Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti

5 from 1 vote

This fabulous ricotta spaghetti is ready in less than 15 minutes and makes a delicious, fresh, and creamy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights!

The recipe yields 4 servings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Ricotta spaghetti

Servings:

Calories: 435kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

Spaghetti

8 oz (220 grams) Spaghetti or other long pasta shape

Ricotta pasta sauce

1 cup (250 grams) ricotta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup (about 30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup (80 ml) single cream
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
8 basil leaves, shredded
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, to serve (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper, to serve

Instructions

Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook pasta per packet instructions.
When the spaghetti is al dente, stop cooking, reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, drain and return the spaghetti to the pot.

Ricotta sauce

Combine the ricotta sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir well until smooth. Taste, adjust the seasoning if needed, or add a bit more of lemon zest or garlic if you like.
Add the ricotta sauce to the drained spaghetti, stir in the basil, and toss everything in the pot until well combined. Add a touch of the reserved pasta water (you need about ⅓ cup) and stir until spaghetti looks creamy and moist.
Serve immediately with grated parmesan cheese, a few cracks of black pepper, and toasted pine nuts for extra texture (optional, but recommended). Buon appetito!

Notes

Storage: Ricotta spaghetti leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Refrigeration will dry them out. Reheat on the stove or microwave with a touch of water or milk, and toss well until combined.

Nutrition facts: The nutrition values are for one serving and are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only, and it should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice (extra parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve are not included). Please see my disclosure policies.

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