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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon ricotta bucatini with broccoli, sliced basil and grated cheese.
Erin Collard

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

This has such a crisp, light taste but it's very filling.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. bucatini or spaghetti
  • 1 c. ricotta
  • 2 cups of broccoli, cooked
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated pecorino or Parmesan
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 bottle of Rogliano's Italian dressing
  • Freshly sliced basil, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the bucatini or spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain. Return the pasta to the pot.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Rogliano’s Italian dressing, pecorino or Parmesan, lemon juice and zest. Add the ricotta mixture, cooked broccoli and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the pasta; toss. Add more reserved pasta water as needed if the sauce is too thick.
  3. Serve with sliced basil, more pecorino or Parmesan, and a small drizzle of Rogliano’s dressing.