Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet delight with Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts, a creamy, herbaceous dish that's as elegant as it is easy to make. This recipe combines al dente pasta with a velvety ricotta sauce infused with fresh parsley, basil, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch and nutty aroma, while a touch of garlic and olive oil round out the flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you crave something comforting yet sophisticated. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and enjoy a restaurant-quality pasta dish without leaving your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it's al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the herbed ricotta. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 3
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, add the pine nuts and toast them until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning, then set aside.
Step 4
In the same pot used to cook the pasta, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained pasta back to the pot and toss to coat in the oil.
Step 5
Lower the heat and stir in the herbed ricotta mixture, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time if needed to achieve a creamy consistency that coats the pasta evenly.
Step 6
Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the toasted pine nuts and an extra sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (691.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1396.8 |
| Total Fat 80.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g | |
| Cholesterol 150.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2618.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 130.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.4g | |
| Protein 53.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1099.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 755.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories