CREAMY RICOTTA PASTA SAUCE
A simple marriage of ricotta cheese, egg, and a secret ingredient make for a sauce that's even creamier than those that use heavy cream, which can be a bit too rich and filling. I mean, come on, I'm trying to save room for the tiramisu. Ricotta gives this sauce a cheesy tanginess that we don't get with heavy cream. I love to top this pasta with lots of ricotta salata, a great summer cheese.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook orecchiette according to package directions, reducing time by 1 minute, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms. Add 1/3 cup hot pasta water and whisk well. Repeat with another 1/3 cup pasta water.
- Transfer pasta to a saucepan using a strainer, letting most, but not all, the water drain off. Reserve cooking water. Add the sauce mixture and turn heat to medium. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the pasta evenly, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if sauce gets too thick. Stir in pesto. Taste and season as desired. Transfer pasta to a warm bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 616.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND TURMERIC
A quick and filling meal for two is just minutes away. While fusilloni pasta cooks, whip up a sauce made with creamy fresh ricotta, ground turmeric, and add a touch of pepper.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilloni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk ricotta, grated Grana padano, turmeric, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in enough pasta water to give the sauce a creamy consistency.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a bit more pasta water. Fold the pasta into the sauce, adding a bit of pasta water if necessary. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 283 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA
This wonderful pasta is made with nothing more than fresh tomato sauce and good ricotta, plus a little pecorino. It's most delicious if you keep the pasta quite al dente; use just enough sauce, no more; give it a good pinch of crushed red pepper; and season it with enough salt of course.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, making sure to keep it quite al dente.
- Put butter in a wide deep skillet over medium heat. Add drained pasta to the pan and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Add tomato sauce gradually and stir to coat pasta, using only enough sauce for a light coating (you may not need the entire 2 1/2 cups).
- Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl and dot top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Sprinkle lightly with pecorino and garnish with a few torn basil leaves.
CREAMY PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS
In this simple, springy pasta, milky ricotta thinned out with a little starchy pasta cooking water makes for a saucy, soupy dish that's seasoned with loads of black pepper and herbs. For the best flavor, use at least three different kinds of herbs, break out some nicer olive oil and look for fresh ricotta. Lemon lovers can grate in the zest of half a lemon as well.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same pot, make the sauce: Add ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, pepper and a large pinch or two of salt, and stir until well combined.
- Add 1 cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth. Add the pasta and herbs, and continue to stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth, soupy sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- To serve, spoon the pasta into bowls and finish with more Parmesan, olive oil and pepper.
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- Ricotta Spaghetti. In true Italian style, this ricotta spaghetti dish with garlic and basil turns the simplest of ingredients into a luxurious meal.
- White Cheese Chicken Lasagna. Shredded cooked chicken is layered with noodles, a generous serving of ricotta, spinach, and white sauce for a tomato-free lasagna dish.
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- Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells. Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a mixture of ricotta, basil, garlic, fennel seeds, and spinach. Cover with your favorite tomato pasta sauce and bake for a family-friendly weeknight meal.
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- Hearty Vegetable Lasagna. Try this popular, highly-rated vegetable lasagna that has a creamy blend of ricotta and mozzarella, and plenty of tomato sauce.
- Three-Cheese Pasta Bake. Ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan are mixed into a creamy sauce and tossed with ziti pasta. Transfer into a baking dish and top with a layer of mozzarella cheese for a simple but tasty pasta bake.
- Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini. Squares of pasta are stuffed with the classic Italian filling of fresh ricotta and spinach. Watch this recipe video to learn how to fold the pasta dough into ring-shaped tortellini.
- Spaghetti Lasagna Florentine with Crab. Tender crab meat is added to a creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese sauce. Add a layer of cooked spaghetti, and top with a veggie-rich tomato sauce to make this Italian-inspired seafood lasagna.
- Baked Ziti with Sausage. Recipe contributor Ashley says she is constantly asked to make this popular baked pasta dish with Italian sausages, ricotta, and ziti pasta.
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