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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
2
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
3
In the same pot, combine the pasta, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4
Slowly add the reserved pasta water, stirring until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Stir in the arugula.
Ingredients
2 cups pasta
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup pasta water
1 lemon lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 handful arugula
Fresh basil
Salt
pepper
Equipment
pot
grater
wooden spoon
Tips
Slowly add the reserved pasta water, stirring until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency. The more water you add, the creamier the sauce.
Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese
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