How to Make Pasta al Limone with Ricotta Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious bowl of pasta to satisfy your hunger and comfort your soul. And when that pasta is tossed in a creamy, tangy lemon sauce and topped with creamy ricotta cheese, it's a true culinary delight. Pasta al Limone with Ricotta Cheese is a simple yet elegant dish that is bursting with flavor and freshness. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or planning a special meal for friends and family, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups 35% whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen small green peas
  • 1 cup Canadian ricotta cheese
  • 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound fresh pasta
  • ½ cup freshly grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil or mint

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large skillet, combine butter and sage; heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and sage starts to sizzle. Add garlic; saute, for about 1 minute or until butter and garlic start to brown. Gradually pour in vegetable broth, cream and lemon juice; cook stirring occasionally for about two minutes or until it comes to a boil. Add peas; return to boil, cook stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Ricotta cheese and cook stirring until combined. Remove from heat.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions or until desired doneness. Drain.
  • Add pasta to cream sauce in pan; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    634 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 183mg
    • Sodium: 328mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 256mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 209mg