Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two teaspoons of salt to boiling water.
  2. 2Add fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and stir.
  3. 3Mix fresh ricotta, ensuring it remains loose and doesn't cook like a frittata.
  4. 4Add black pepper and salt to the ricotta.
  5. 5Add lemon zest to the ricotta.
  6. 6Take some pasta water and add it to the ricotta to thin it and make it creamy.
  7. 7Add pecorino cheese to the ricotta mixture.
  8. 8Add parsley to the ricotta mixture and mix everything together.
  9. 9Drain the pasta, making sure to reserve some pasta water.
  10. 10Mix the drained pasta with the ricotta sauce.
  11. 11Add more cheese and parsley as desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • fettuccine pasta
  • fresh ricotta
  • black pepper
  • lemon zest
  • pecorino cheese
  • parsley

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Do not overcook the ricotta, as it will become like a frittata.
  • Keep some pasta water aside, as it may be needed later to thin the sauce.
  • Run cold water on the sink while draining pasta to avoid breaking pipes.
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