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Lemon and Ricotta Spaghetti

servings: 4

total time: 30 minutes



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Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt & pepper
  • 3 large basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, ricotta, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add the cooked spaghetti to the bowl and toss to coat.

  3. Season with salt & pepper to taste then sprinkle the sliced basil leaves on top.