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Lemon, Ricotta and Courgette Pasta

Tue, 6 August 2024

Lemon, Ricotta and Courgette Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 160g Good Quality Fettucine or Pappardelle  
  • 250g Ricotta 
  • 1 lemon zested  
  • 1 tsp black pepper, cracked  
  • 1 cup of pecorino cheese or parmesan  
  • 1 courgette, thinly sliced  
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  
  • Fresh parsley (optional)  
  • Salt and pepper  

Method:

  • To start this delicious recipe, grab a large pot of water and place onto a simmer and add a tsp of salt. Add the pasta and cook to the packet instructions – usually 6 minutes.  
  • Place a pan on high heat, when its hot add the oil followed by the courgettes with a sprinkle of pepper and salt. Saute until in golden and crisp. Remove from the heat.  
  • In a cold pan or bowl, place the ricotta, lemon zest, pepper and half the cheese. Add a splash of pasta water and using a whisk mix to loosen up the ricotta, keep doing this while adding pasta water until it forms into a thick creamy sauce.  
  • When the pasta is cooked add it to the ricotta, along with some chopped parsley and the rest of the parmesan. Toss the whole lot together to combine.  
  • Serve out into serving bowls, top with the courgettes and some extra cheese.  
  • Enjoy this stunning summery pasta! 

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