Whipped Ricotta & Prosciutto di Parma Casarecce
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add the ricotta to a blender and blend until smooth and glossy.
- 2Add the whipped ricotta to a large pan along with the lemon zest, salt and white pepper to taste.
- 3Add pasta to the pan with the whipped ricotta along with 1/4 cup of pasta water, juice of 1 lemon and grated Parmigiano. Toss over medium heat until combined. Add more pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.
- 4Top with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh basil and chives before serving.
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb casarecce
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta
- to taste salt
- to taste white pepper
- of 1 lemon zest
- of 1 lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
- 0.25 lb Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- for garnish fresh basil
- as needed pasta water
Equipment
blenderlarge pan
Tips
- Always look for the five point Parma Crown when purchasing Prosciutto di Parma to ensure it is 100% natural with no additives, hormones, or preservatives.
- When buying Prosciutto di Parma from the deli counter, always ask to slice it paper thin.