Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni

Name: Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: short pasta; whole-milk ricotta; freshly grated parmesan; freshly grated lemon zest; lemon juice; arugula; chili flakes; basil leaves

15 mins prepServes 4

This one-pot lemon ricotta rigatoni is a quick and easy meal perfect for a low-key night in. With just five ingredients, this dish combines the creamy goodness of ricotta and parmesan with the freshness of lemon and arugula. It can be made vegan and leftovers can be stored for up to three days.

4 servings

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1: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of cooking water; drain pasta.

2: Make the sauce in the same pot: add ricotta, parmesan, lemon zest, and juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir well.

3: Stir in 1/2 cup pasta water until smooth.

4: Add pasta and stir vigorously until pasta is well coated, continuing to add pasta water as needed until smooth.

5: Stir in the arugula and serve immediately topped with remaining sauce from the pan, extra parmesan, red-pepper flakes, and torn basil.

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