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 oil 

Parmesan

Garlic powder 

Salt 

Pepper 

Red pepper flakes

Basil

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Lemon Berry Cake Jars

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Chick-Fil-A Frozen Lemonade

You are all going to love this healthier, protein packed vegan Chick-Fil-A Frozen Lemonade recipe! It is made with just a few simple ingredients and sooo delicious. I can’t think of a better refreshing and nutritious treat for the upcoming hot summer days. Kids and adults will love this one. My mouth is watering – I can’t wait to have another! 

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! 🍋

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

1 lb rigatoni pasta

1 cup frozen broccoli

1 cup ricotta cheese, full fat

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tbsp lemon zest 

¼ cup olive oil 

¼ cup grated parmesan

1 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp pepper 

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. 

Add the pasta and cook until al dente,

Steam your frozen broccoli for a few minutes in the microwave 

Heat a skillet over medium heat 

Add a little olive oil and add the broccoli 

Sauté a few minutes, cutting the florets into smaller pieces with the spatula 

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 pasta 

Add the pasta back to the pot. Add the broccoli 

Stir in ricotta lemon mixture and about ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. 

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! 


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