# Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine Pasta

This is an easy recipe for Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine, a creamy and delicious pasta dish.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1708159480073295
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2cf6678a-670e-4c22-be2a-c50ba6983347
- Extracted: 2026-01-24

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