# Whipped Ricotta & Prosciutto di Parma Casarecce

A light and fresh spring pasta dish featuring Prosciutto di Parma, whipped ricotta, lemon, and fresh basil.

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

## 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

## Instructions

1. Add the ricotta to a blender and blend until smooth and glossy.
2. Add the whipped ricotta to a large pan along with the lemon zest, salt and white pepper to taste.
3. Add 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.
4. Top with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh basil and chives before serving.

## Equipment

- blender
- large 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKLKP7qPbW8
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e91d66d0-45c2-493a-a41f-824ee0fba5bc
- Extracted: 2025-05-28

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