Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb pasta - rigatoni
2 tbsp butter cut into pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon zest and juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Reserve ⅓ cup of the water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, ricotta, and reserved pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.
Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Add the herbs, lemon juice/zest, salt, and pepper.
Toss and enjoy!
**Note, this pasta also works well when paired with grilled chicken, shrimp, or scallops

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	968.7 Kcal (4056 kJ)
Calories from fat	535.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.54g	92%
Cholesterol	186.52mg	62%
Sodium	1953.99mg	81%
Potassium	273.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	152.87g	51%
Sugars	4.54g	18%
Dietary Fiber	9.21g	37%
Protein	50.08g	100%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	113.4mg	630%
Calcium	519.7mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.16 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.12g	92%
Cholesterol	25.45mg	62%
Sodium	266.58mg	81%
Potassium	37.26mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.86g	51%
Sugars	0.62g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	37%
Protein	6.83g	100%
Iron	15.5mg	630%
Calcium	70.9mg	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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