PENNE WITH LEMON, RICOTTA AND BASIL

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Make and share this Penne With Lemon, Ricotta and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
zest of one lemon, grated
juice of one lemon
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb penne
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the penne in a pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and whisk in the ricotta, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Moisten with some of the reserved pasta water to make a sauce-like consistency.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil. Divide among plates and top with sauce and basil.

Jhaan Khan
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I'm going to make this for my next dinner party.


nicole deitz
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This dish looks amazing!


saeed qureshi
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


sheerazahmed rimsha
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Captain Momin
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I'll be making this again and again.


Munna Hasan Munna
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This recipe is a winner!


Faith Nyondo
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Definitely a keeper!


Jayden Vidal
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Easy and delicious!


Hafeez Zeib
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Yum!


Kaianne Silva
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Karate Master
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Gyan Sharma
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The lemon and ricotta complemented each other perfectly.


Michelle Hutton
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This pasta was delicious! The ricotta cheese added a creamy texture and the lemon zest gave it a bright flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Winter Dae
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy ricotta sauce and the bright lemon flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Braylyn Perez
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The lemon, ricotta, and basil flavors were perfectly balanced. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.