Description
One-Pot Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni is a creamy and refreshing pasta dish that combines the bright flavors of fresh lemon and rich ricotta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy recipe requires just one pot, ensuring minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. With its zesty brightness and delightful creaminess, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Measure and chop the garlic; zest the lemons.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Return drained rigatoni to the pot, adding ricotta cheese, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water. Stir until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in fresh basil just before serving; serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg