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Ricotta Pasta Sauce Recipe

A creamy and delicious ricotta pasta sauce that's quick and easy to make.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound pasta

Instructions 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  4. Add pasta to the bowl with the ricotta mixture. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  5. Stir in fresh basil and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Ricotta
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