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Pesto and Ricotta Pasta

Pesto and Ricotta Pasta

15 Minute Creamy Pesto and Ricotta Pasta. So easy and so tasty. Brightly flavoured with a little lemon and chile, it's perfectly fit for a weeknight but fancy enough for entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta I used medium shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1 lemon
  • Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package in well salted water.
  • Add pesto and ricotta, zest of one lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if desired) to large skillet.
  • Right before the pasta is finished, add a ladle full of pasta water to the ricotta mixture and whisk until creamy.
  • Use tongs or a slotted spoon to scoop the cooked pasta directly in to the skillet.
  • Stir well. Add more pasta water as needed to create a rich sauce.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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