Description
This creamy cavatappi pasta is a delightful and quick meal that combines the richness of ricotta and parmesan with the brightness of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (plus the zest)
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions – about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add butter, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, the juice of one lemon and zest.
- Stir until combined, then add the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water back into the pot.
- Stir until creamy. Garnish the top with shredded basil, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made with olive oil instead of butter for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or protein for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg