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A bowl of creamy lemon ricotta pasta with fresh herbs.

Best way to grow Lemon Ricotta Pasta in 5 mins

This recipe title appears to be a misunderstanding, as pasta is typically cooked, not grown. This recipe will focus on a quick and simple preparation for Lemon Ricotta Pasta that can be made in about 5 minutes of active cooking time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ounces pasta
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • pot
  • large bowl
  • grater

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then reserve about half a cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the drained hot pasta to the ricotta mixture and toss to combine, gradually adding the reserved pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh black pepper if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or parsley.