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Lemony Ricotta Pasta
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Instructions
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Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Before draining off the water, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water to use as needed in the ricotta sauce.
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In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
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Once hot, add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and ricotta and a few tablespoons of the pasta water.
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Cook and stir for 4 minutes until water is absorbed and ricotta coats the pasta evenly. Add additional pasta water as needed to prevent the ricotta from burning.
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Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper, to taste. Stir well and serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zest Technique 🍋Use a microplane or fine grater to extract lemon zest without the bitter white pith, maximizing bright citrus flavor in your pasta.
- Ricotta Texture Trick 🥄Let ricotta come to room temperature and whisk briefly to create a smoother, more luxurious sauce that coats the pasta more evenly.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help emulsify the sauce and create a silkier, more cohesive dish.
- Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄Gently toast minced garlic in olive oil until just fragrant, being careful not to brown, to release maximum flavor without bitterness.
- Cheese Layering Pro Tip 🧀Fold in freshly grated Parmesan off the heat to prevent clumping and create a more integrated, creamy texture throughout the pasta.
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Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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