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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Annala
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it always gets rave reviews. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Bose Ighodaro
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Kei Sky
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abrar Boss
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ryan Dunn
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it always gets rave reviews. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Cecilia Ann
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Jonathan Mathew
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Vincent Bett
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Abrar Shak
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it always gets rave reviews. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Ayat Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with any type of pasta.
Pabel
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
mulweli lodrick
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ibrahim Salameh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Joash Dharamligam
[email protected]I've tried many different ricotta pasta sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with any type of pasta.
Benson Malenga
[email protected]I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
mdsahjalal khan
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.