Pesto and Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Pesto and Ricotta Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz fusilli or penne pasta
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon zest (optional)
Directions:
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in pesto and cook for another minute. Add ricotta and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine into a creamy sauce.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
Stir in grated Parmesan, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of lemon zest for brightness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with basil flavor! This Pesto & Ricotta Pasta is the ultimate comfort food made easy.
Creamy Pesto and Ricotta Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz fusilli or penne pasta
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon zest (optional)
Directions:
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in pesto and cook for another minute. Add ricotta and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine into a creamy sauce.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
Stir in grated Parmesan, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of lemon zest for brightness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#vegetarianrecipes #pastadish #basilpesto #ricottapasta #comfortfood #quickdinnerideas #weeknightmeals #homecooked #italiandinner #freshherbs #easypasta #pestolove #parmesancheese #garlicflavor #creamyricotta #dinnerunder30 #simpleingredients #easyrecipes #pastalovers #lightdinner
Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with basil flavor! This Pesto & Ricotta Pasta is the ultimate comfort food made easy.
Pesto and Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Pesto and Ricotta Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz fusilli or penne pasta
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon zest (optional)
Directions:
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in pesto and cook for another minute. Add ricotta and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine into a creamy sauce.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
Stir in grated Parmesan, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of lemon zest for brightness.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#vegetarianrecipes #pastadish #basilpesto #ricottapasta #comfortfood #quickdinnerideas #weeknightmeals #homecooked #italiandinner #freshherbs #easypasta #pestolove #parmesancheese #garlicflavor #creamyricotta #dinnerunder30 #simpleingredients #easyrecipes #pastalovers #lightdinner
Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with basil flavor! This Pesto & Ricotta Pasta is the ultimate comfort food made easy.
