Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and zest; stir until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Mix in ricotta and Parmesan until creamy. If thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fold in chopped basil and serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg