A cozy yet light and refreshing pasta dish! Your choice of pasta tossed in creamy, light and delicate lemon ricotta pasta sauce. Garnished with fresh Parmesan cheese. 30 minutes only!
Bring water to boil in a large pot and add pasta and 1-2 tsp of salt. Boil pasta according to package directions. When pasta is done, reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Toss pasta in olive oil if it will sit for a while before being added to the sauce.
In a deep sided skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add ricotta cheese. Stir and allow cheese to fully melt.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Add cooked noodles to the skillet, then add in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to fully coat in sauce. Add parmesan. Toss to incorporate.