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Ricotta and lemon one-pot pasta topped with fresh basil and lemon slices.

One Pot Pasta With Ricotta And Lemon

Author: Jenna
Savory and delicious, this one-pot pasta with creamy ricotta and refreshing lemon is a creative spin on traditional Italian comfort food. Made with wholesome ingredients like fresh herbs, garlic, and parmesan cheese, this hearty dish makes a great meatless weeknight dinner and will fill you up without weighing you down. Serve this flavorful dish for lunch or dinner - it's sure to please both adults and kids alike!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 641 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound casarecce pasta or your preferred type
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh basil finely sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Add the peas to the pasta for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.
  • Drain the pasta and peas and reserve ¾ cup of the pasta water. Do not rinse the pasta and peas.
  • Return the pot to the stovetop and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the whole milk ricotta cheese, parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and dried basil and stir to combine.
  • Add the reserved pasta water to the ricotta mixture and stir until well combined and the sauce is hot.
  • Add the cooked pasta and peas to the and stir to combine.
  • Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of finely sliced fresh basil, extra parmesan cheese, and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 909mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 823IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 3mg

* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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