Easy Ricotta Pasta
A creamy, delicious pasta dish that combines ricotta cheese with sautéed garlic and olive oil, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any variety)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Combine pasta and ricotta: Fold the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sautéed garlic, adding the ricotta cheese and ensuring it’s well combined.
- Season to perfection: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for your preference.
- Serve with flair: Plate the pasta hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare ricotta mix in advance and store in the fridge until ready to cook pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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