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
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Abdulrehman Akram
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a success! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Ally Goodell
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I would suggest using less ricotta cheese or adding some milk to thin out the sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Mohammad Shah Alam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!
Rajar Sahab
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again.
Rahim Suthar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some additional garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor. I also added some cooked chicken to make it a more complete meal. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments
Sandesh Stha
[email protected]I'm a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Josh Rickard
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of kick from the red pepper flakes. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be adding this rec
Nisa Smith
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy ricotta sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
hollie acord
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I would suggest using less ricotta cheese or adding some milk to thin out the sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Lucy Martin
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The ricotta cheese gave the sauce a creamy and velvety texture, and the garlic and red pepper flakes added a nice flavor. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again.
amardeep mahato
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of kick from the red pepper flakes. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be adding this rec
Sher bdr Chand
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the Parmesan cheese. It was still delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some sautéed mushrooms and zucchini to make it a more complete meal. Will def
Chole Vaneyk
[email protected]This recipe was very easy to follow and the sauce turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of garlic and red pepper flakes. I served it over penne pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!
Barbare Natriashvili
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added more garlic and red pepper flakes to give it some more flavor. I also added some cooked chicken to make it a more complete meal. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments next t
ibironke james
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. I will definitely be making this again.
Markhor King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, with the perfect amount of garlic and red pepper flakes. I served it over spaghetti and it was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.
Bewafa Sanam
[email protected]This creamy ricotta pasta sauce was divine! It was so easy to make and came together in no time. The ricotta cheese gave the sauce a velvety texture and the Parmesan added a nice salty flavor. I loved that I could customize the sauce to my own taste