Spaghettini with Lemon and Ricotta

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:6min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:31:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories440.9 kcal (22%)

Total Fat11.8 g (17%)

Carbs68.5 g (26%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein14.9 g (30%)

Sodium247.8 mg (12%)

Fiber3.3 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

12 ozspaghettini

¾ cricotta

1 ½ Tbspextra virgin olive oil

½ tspground pepper

2lemons

kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water To boil over high heat. Add the spaghettini and cook, stirring occasionally, for about six minutes, or until it is tender but still firm to the bite. Drain the spaghettini, reserving about half cup of the cooking water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the ricotta, oil, and pepper. Great the zest of one lemon over the ricotta and mix it in. Season with salt.

Step 3

Add the spaghettini to the ricotta mixture and stir well to quote. Add the reserved cooking water to moisten as needed. Season to taste with salt.

Step 4

Divide the pasta among four plates. Finally great zest of the remaining Lemon over the pasta and serve immediately.