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One Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta

One pot pasta with ricotta and lemon is creamy, refreshing, and a quick and easy meatless dinner that is great on a weeknight.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Abbie

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain, set aside. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, mint, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Add ½ cup reserved pasta water to bowl with ricotta mixture and mix well. Add to skillet over medium heat. Add reserved pasta water till desired consistency reached.
  • Add drained pasta to skillet and toss with ricotta mixture.
  • Optional: add more chopped mint and lemon zest for garnish

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