# Creamy Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni with Summer Squash

This recipe features fresh summer squash cooked with shallots and garlic, tossed with mezzi rigatoni, lemon, and a creamy whipped ricotta sauce, offering a lighter alternative to heavy cream-based pastas.

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

## Ingredients

- fresh summer squash
- shallots
- garlic
- ricotta
- pasta water
- mezzi rigatoni
- lemon

## Instructions

1. Cook down the squash with shallots and garlic.
2. Blend ricotta with pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
3. Toss everything with mezzi rigatoni, lemon, and the whipped ricotta sauce.

## Tips

- Instead of using heavy cream, blend ricotta with pasta water for a creamy, silky, lighter, and fresher texture.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@yarindanieli/video/7640151292886666527?q=yarin%20danieli%20creamy%20tomato%20pasta&t=1782426456646
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fcb626ec-f2c3-4b8b-a71e-b315db103636
- Extracted: 2026-06-25

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