Lemon Ricotta Pasta

🕒 Prep & Cook Time: 20 min | Serves 2

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Brami Curly Macaroni

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Fresh basil leaves, for serving
  

Instructions

1. Cook the Brami pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.

2. While the pasta cooks, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper in a large serving bowl.

3. Whisk in the ½ cup of the reserved pasta water until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. The sauce should be loose enough to coat the pasta; add more pasta water if needed.

4. Add the hot, drained pasta to the bowl and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the ricotta sauce.

5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

6. Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and a few more grinds of black pepper.