Ricotta Walnut Sauce for Pasta Lighter Version
Transform your pasta nights with this creamy yet guilt-free Ricotta Walnut Sauce for Pasta – Lighter Version! This velvety sauce combines the nutty richness of toasted walnuts with the light, tangy creaminess of part-skim ricotta cheese, perfectly balanced with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a touch of olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe offers a healthier twist without sacrificing flavor, thanks to the minimal use of oil and the wholesome ingredients. Toss it with your favorite pasta, and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality dish you can feel good about. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing at your next gathering, this lightened-up ricotta walnut pasta sauce is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the walnuts, garlic, part-skim ricotta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, grated Parmesan, water, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water, one at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Step 5
Cook your choice of pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
Step 6
Toss the cooked pasta with the ricotta walnut sauce, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed to help coat the pasta evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (434.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 931.0 |
| Total Fat 77.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 29.7g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2039.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.4g | |
| Protein 43.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 839.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 619.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories