Creamy Ricotta Garlic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil or parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente and reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Whisk in 1/3 cup hot pasta water until the ricotta mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Add the hot drained pasta and toss vigorously. Add more pasta water a little at a time until glossy.

5. 5

   Fold in herbs, taste and serve immediately.