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.

Morgan ovoke Abraham
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I found this dish to be a bit bland.


pervez khan
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This dish is a bit too lemony for my taste.


Mono Ventura
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese.


J BX
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I loved it in this dish.


shapla shapla
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The lemon and basil really brighten up this dish.


Angel Dim (a)
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This pasta dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Robert Morelock
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I love the bright and cheerful flavors of this dish.


Thabiso Cele
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, but it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Shardae davis
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Isi Oma
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This is the perfect summer pasta dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Braxton Sachs
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I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this dish.


Minsara shamal
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This pasta dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Anthony Kennedy
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious! It's a great way to get some extra protein into your meal.


Karls Sancen
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The combination of flavors in this dish is just incredible. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Venessa Galantuomini
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


delin monyela
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This dish was a hit with my whole family! Even the kids loved it.


One Don One Sid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Sharukh Khan
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This pasta dish was a real treat! The combination of lemon, ricotta, and basil was perfectly balanced and refreshing.