Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine
Bright, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor, Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine is a simple yet elegant pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender fettuccine with a luscious sauce made from whole-milk ricotta, sharp Parmesan cheese, and vibrant lemon zest and juice, delivering a balanced medley of zesty and creamy textures. Infused with fragrant garlic and enriched with silky pasta water, the sauce clings beautifully to each strand of pasta, creating a velvety finish. A sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley adds a pop of color, while a final garnish of Parmesan completes this irresistible dish. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is a delicious way to elevate your pasta night with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cups of pasta water before draining.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Once the pasta is cooked, immediately transfer it to the bowl with the ricotta mixture. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce, adding a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water at a time to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 884 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
