I just love this easy and healthy Lemon Ricotta Pasta. If you only have 15 minutes for dinner, this is your recipe! 🍋 It is perfect for a fresh summer meal on the days you just don’t feel like doing much but still want something delicious. These are the kind of simple recipes I always keep on rotation! I added broccoli to mine – it’s great for vegetarians or plant-based eating, too. Enjoy!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta: What You Will Need
Rigatoni pasta
Broccoli
Ricotta cheese
Lemon
Olive oilÂ
Parmesan
Garlic powderÂ
SaltÂ
PepperÂ
Red pepper flakes
Basil
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Hope you love this easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. If you only have 15 minutes for dinner, this is your recipe! 🍋
Ingredients
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 cup frozen broccoli
1 cup ricotta cheese, full fat
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp lemon zestÂ
ÂĽ cup olive oilÂ
ÂĽ cup grated parmesan
1 tsp garlic powderÂ
1/2 tsp saltÂ
1/4 tsp pepperÂ
Toppings:
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper
Fresh basil
Grated parmesan
Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.Â
Add the pasta and cook until al dente,
Steam your frozen broccoli for a few minutes in the microwaveÂ
Heat a skillet over medium heatÂ
Add a little olive oil and add the broccoliÂ
SautĂ© a few minutes, cutting the florets into smaller pieces with the spatulaÂ
While the pasta & broccoli are cooking, combine ricotta, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, & pepper. Stir until well combined. 

Turn off the burner and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Then drain pastaÂ
Add the pasta back to the pot. Add the broccoliÂ
Stir in ricotta lemon mixture and about ½ cup of the reserved pasta water.Â
Continue to stir for a few minutes until the mixture is creamy.
Add additional pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Taste and add additional salt & pepper as needed.
Serve and enjoy! 

