# Lemon Ricotta Pasta

This is a recipe for a light and fresh lemon ricotta pasta.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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.

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLP3VV_ME7M/?igsh=MWRuOTFvNmtpbDRuNA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/24092aa6-ecd4-4c93-abc5-4117e705e43c
- Extracted: 2025-07-04

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