Creamy Ricotta Spaghetti
Ethan Calabrese
Easiest sauce ever = ricotta and pasta cooking water.
Yields:
4
4
Prep Time:
0
hours
20
mins
Total Time:
0
hours
20
mins
Ingredients
12 oz.
spaghetti
spaghetti
1 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
extra-virgin olive oil
2
cloves garlic, minced
cloves garlic, minced
1 c.
ricotta
ricotta
Zest of 1 lemon
kosher salt
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Fresh basil, torn, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- In a large skillet over low heat, heat oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in ricotta, 1/2 cup pasta water, and lemon zest. Whisk until creamy, then add spaghetti and toss until fully coated.
- Season with salt, garnish with red pepper flakes and basil, and serve.
