One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
This One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is light, creamy, refreshing, and can be made in less than 20 minutes. Loaded with bright lemon flavors and makes an easy dinner or simple side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon plus the zest
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions- about 10 minutes. Stirring frequently.
- Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add butter, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, the juice of one lemon and zest.
- Stir until combined, then add the reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water back into the pot. Stir until creamy. Garnish the top with shredded basil, serve, and enjoy!