Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Lemon Ricotta Pasta

1. Kosher salt -
2. 1 lb. bucatini or spaghetti -
3. 1 c. ricotta -
4. 1/2 c. freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan, plus more for serving -
5. 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -
6. Zest and juice of 1 lemon -
7. Freshly ground black pepper -
8. Pinch crushed red pepper flakes -
9. Freshly sliced basil (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Ricotta Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. Return to pot. 

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, Pecorino, oil, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add mixture to pasta along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss, adding more pasta water as needed to coat the noodles. 

3. Stage

Top with basil (if using), Pecorino, and a drizzle of oil.