15 Minute Gourmet Dinner: Lemon Ricotta Pasta

By Shireen Jamooji

If you just got home from work and are looking for a quick dinner fix. This is the solution.  If you don't have ricotta on hand, use feta or blended paneer instead. 

Ingredients

60 gms spaghetti 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish ½ teaspoon kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper Zest of 1 lemon (plus reserve some for garnish) ¼ cup pasta water Chopped parsley

Step 1

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until it is al dente. Set aside some pasta water and then drain.

Step 2

In a saucepan, mix the ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and pasta water. Warm until a creamy sauce forms.

Step 3

Pour over the cooked noodles, stir and top with parsley and grated parmesan. Enjoy!