Lemon and Ricotta Pasta

This dish is PERFECT for this warm weather season where you don’t want to stand at the stove and slave. It is a no cook sauce and I have to say it is one of the most easy yet delicious meatless Monday dishes I have created.

ᛎ Jump to recipe

Lemon and Ricotta Pasta


Ingredients:

500g pasta, spaghetti (you can use whatever pasta shape you like)
400g fresh ricotta
2 lemons, 2 slices of rind and the zest of the rest and juice of 1
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
1/8 cup finely diced chives
3 tablespoons pine nuts, dry toasted

Method:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil with the 2 slices of lemon rind. Season with salt and cook pasta as per packet instructions.
  • While pasta is boiling, in a large shallow serving platter combine ricotta with lemon zest and one ladle of pasta water and stir until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta and add to ricotta mixture with grated pecorino and fold the sauce through the pasta. Top with pine nuts and fresh herbs.
  • Serve with a simple green rocket or watercress salad for an extra peppery bite and enjoy.

Did you make this recipe? 

I love seeing what you cook! Tag me on Instagram @rossanos.casa

Ciao I’m Marylin:

If you’re a foodie who’s looking for ideas on what to cook, as well as recipes that deliver on flavour, every time, you’re in the right place.

As a recipe developer, cookbook author (and wife and mum to a team of amateur food critics), in my Casa you’ll find delicious inspiration you can use every day.

MY STORY

Follow me

Popular AF recipes

Cookbooks

One Bowl Dinners

This cookbook has 15 one bowl recipes from curries to kofta to stiry frys to a baked risotto. I have made sure each is full of flavour but also super easy to make.

BUY NOW

Delicious AF Dinners Cookbook

Meal ideas that will have you trying new recipes and flavours but not stressing out.

BUY NOW

1 Dough 10 Recipes Cookbook

My super simple “holy grail” dough recipe along with easy, tasty savoury and sweet winners.

BUY NOW

There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

Wanting to host a dinner party at home?

Subscribe to get a free dinner party menu: