Category: Main Course
Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Kim Andjordan
5 ingredients
Amount per serving Calcium: 159.82mg Calories: 573.42 Calories from fat: 24% Carbohydrate: 87g Cholesterol: 46.68mg Fat: 15.36g Fiber: 3.94g Iron: 4.23mg Protein: 22.65mg Saturated fat: 9.21g Sodium: 271.26mgRecipe Source: Cooking Light
Ingredients
* 1 1-pound box penne
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup fresh ricotta
1/3 cup roughly chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chervil, tarragon, and flat-leaf parsley)
* Zest of 1 lemon, grated
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserving 1/3 cup of the water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, ricotta, and pasta water until a rich, creamy sauce forms. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Add the herbs, zest, salt, and pepper and toss.
Tip: Ricotta can vary dramatically in taste and texture. Depending on the brand you use, you may need to add extra pasta water and butter to create a sauce that’s sufficiently creamy.
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