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One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon

Jun 1, 2022 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is an easy and tasty weeknight dish! Serve it as the main course or alongside a protein such as chicken or shrimp.

lemon ricotta pasta in a pot

Lately, I have an obsession with ricotta. It's a cheese I ate often as I child, but I think I forgot about it along the way.

After creating my Whipped Ricotta Crostini recipe a few weeks ago, I knew I had to share another recipe featuring the cheese.

This pasta will not disappoint! Not only is it bright, fresh and delicious... it requires very minimal dishes. This entire recipe is made in just one pot! I don't know about you, but that's music to my ears!

boiling water with peas and pasta

Ingredients in this recipe

  • pasta - Casarecce, Gemelli or Cavatappi shapes are best.
  • frozen peas - Because we always like a little something green.
  • reserved pasta water - This helps everything stick together!
  • extra virgin olive oil - Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. It makes a difference!
  • whole milk ricotta cheese - Do not use any lower fat versions of ricotta cheese!
  • parmesan cheese - You can also use percorino romano cheese.
  • lemon - We will be using the zest and juice for this recipe. No waste!
  • seasonings (garlic powder, salt and pepper)

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

pasta and peas in a pot

Expert Tips

Don’t overcook your pasta. Cook pasta until there are 1-2 minutes left of cooking time. Since we're cooking the sauce with the pasta, this will ensure the pasta will not be overcooked.

Use whole milk ricotta. Lower fat versions will be too watery for this recipe.

Try to use good quality whole milk ricotta for a creamier texture. Some generic supermarket brands aren’t as luscious.

Once you have added all the ingredients to the pasta, stir well on medium-low heat. As you stir more and more, all of the the ingredients will come together. This will create the pasta sauce.

My favorite pasta shapes for this recipe are Casarecce, Gemelli or Cavatappi.

This recipe yields 4 large portions. If you are enjoying this pasta as a side dish, I recommend cutting the recipe in half.

pasta, peas and ricotta in a pot

Can I make ricotta pasta in advance?

No, I don’t advise preparing this recipe in advance. This dish is best served immediately. If you store leftovers in the fridge, the pasta will dry out over time. I recommend adding a little water, olive oil and parmesan cheese when reheating the pasta.

lemon ricotta pasta in a pot with wooden spoon

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lemon ricotta pasta in a pot with wooden spoon

One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon

One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is an easy and tasty weeknight dish! Serve it as the main course or alongside a protein such as chicken or shrimp.
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Course dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 665 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta (Casarecce, Gemelli or Cavatappi shapes are best)
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • ½ - 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan or percorino romano cheese
  • juice of one lemon
  • zest of one lemon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot filled with salty water to a boil. Add the pasta. Boil the pasta until there are 1-2 minutes left of cooking time. Since we're cooking the sauce with the pasta, this will ensure the pasta will not be overcooked.
  • Toss in the frozen peas when the pasta has a couple more minutes left until it's ready.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, but reserve 1 cup of the starchy water. Set it aside.
  • Toss the drained pasta and peas back into the pot.
  • To the pot, add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, olive oil, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
  • Once you have added all the ingredients to the pasta, place the pot on medium-low heat and stir the mixture very well. As you stir more and more, all of the ingredients will come together. This will create the pasta sauce.
  • Add more reserved pasta water until the consistency is to your liking.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh lemon zest!
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 289mg13%
Potassium 411mg12%
Carbohydrates 92g31%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 590IU12%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 269mg27%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Joann

    June 06, 2022 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    This pasta dish is my new favorite summer recipe!! So easy and yummy.

    Reply
    • krista

      June 06, 2022 at 7:59 am

      So happy to hear that!!

      Reply

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