Pasta With Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Real Simple. Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) box penne |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces |
1 cup fresh ricotta |
1/3 cup roughly chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chervil, tarragon, and flat-leaf parsley) |
1 lemon, zest of, grated |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Reserving 1/3 cup of the water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, ricotta, and pasta water until a rich, creamy sauce forms.
3. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Add the herbs, zest, salt, and pepper and toss.
4. Tip: Ricotta can vary dramatically in taste and texture. Depending on the brand you use, you may need to add extra pasta water and butter to create a sauce that's sufficiently creamy.
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