Description
A light and vibrant pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, zesty lemon, and fresh peas, perfect for welcoming spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or any preferred type)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh peas
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Mix ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the peas and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the ricotta mixture, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and ensure the pasta is al dente.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg