Lemon and Herb Ricotta Spaghetti

Lemon and Herb Ricotta pasta recipe

Recipe by: Perfect Italiano
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Difficulty

Easy

Category

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Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Ricotta and parmesan combined with fresh herbs and lemon is a simple combination that creates an incredible pasta dinner recipe.

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Lemon and Herb Ricotta Spaghetti

Ingredients:

500g spaghetti 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large tub (500g) Perfect Italiano Original Ricotta 1/2 packet (60g) grated Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan 1/2 cup roughly chopped herbs (such as parsley, chives, basil, chervil etc) Zest of 1 lemon

Method:

Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Set aside
In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, parmesan, reserved pasta cooking water and oil until a rich creamy sauce forms. Add the hot pasta to the ricotta mixture along with the herbs and lemon zest.
Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve immediately

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