# Lemon Ricotta Pasta

A quick and easy 15-minute lemon ricotta pasta recipe, perfect for a spring dinner.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup frozen broccoli
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, full fat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tbsp lemon zest
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch fresh basil

## Instructions

1. Combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, spices, and olive oil in a bowl and mix.
2. In a pan, add olive oil and broccoli. Sauté for a bit.
3. Add pasta to the pan.
4. Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta and broccoli.
5. Stir everything together.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve and garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- small bowl
- pan
- large pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/671818145327340?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d64dddf1-b2b2-450e-bf40-fb58b8372d33
- Extracted: 2025-04-22

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