Ricotta and lemon pasta
Published on 11 April 2026
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A very simple, quick, fresh and inexpensive recipe, yet full of flavour and very fast to prepare when time is short. I used a lemon freshly picked from my trees: wonderful flavour and fragrance.
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Bring salted water to the boil. The sauce is very quick to prepare.
I put the ricotta and grated cheese in a bowl, add salt and a generous amount of pepper.
I grate the zest of a lemon and add some thyme leaves.
I pour in 3 tablespoons of oil.
I mix well. Meanwhile I have brought salted water to the boil and cook the pasta. I add a couple of tablespoons of cooking water to soften the ricotta mixture and make it creamy.
I add the drained pasta, always keeping a few tablespoons of cooking water to add if needed: it should not be too dry.
I serve, add a grind of pepper and more grated lemon zest, and finish with a drizzle of oil.
Original source: https://incucinaconlilly.com/2026/04/11/pasta-con-ricotta-e-limone/