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Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon Recipe

Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1- lb box penne
2 tbsp 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)
zest of 1 lemon, grated
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. 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. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Add the herbs, zest, salt, and pepper and toss.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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1105.53 Kcal (4629 kJ)
Calories from fat	658.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.14g	113%
Cholesterol	186.52mg	62%
Sodium	1800.66mg	75%
Potassium	279.8mg	6%
Total Carbs	53.1g	18%
Sugars	9.08g	36%
Dietary Fiber	18.28g	73%
Protein	45.54g	91%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	520.1mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.42 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.03g	113%
Cholesterol	23.02mg	62%
Sodium	222.2mg	75%
Potassium	34.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.55g	18%
Sugars	1.12g	36%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	73%
Protein	5.62g	91%
Calcium	64.2mg	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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