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Lemon ricotta pasta in a bowl.
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

This lemon ricotta pasta is light and bright and packed with flavor. Minimal ingredients and less than 30 minutes needed for this easy weeknight meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon ricotta pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. bucatini pasta
  • 15 oz. full-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest ~1 small lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ~1 small lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions.
  • Once al dente, drain the noodles and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together to make the sauce.
  • Add the hot drained pasta noodles to the sauce and toss to combine.
    a bowl of noodles in a white bowl.
  • Add the lemon zest, basil, and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
    Lemon ricotta pasta served with fresh lemon slices.

Video

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Notes

  • Thinner sauce: For a thinner sauce, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the noodles and mix it in after step 4. 

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g