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Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce
Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Indulge guilt-free with Chef John's refreshing ricotta salata pesto pasta sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup pesto, or to taste
Instructions:
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Cook orecchiette for about 9 minutes, following package instructions but shaving off 1 minute.
  • In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup hot pasta water, then repeat with another 1/3 cup pasta water.
  • Strain cooked pasta, keeping some water. Move pasta to a saucepan and mix with sauce. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens (about 2 minutes). Adjust consistency with pasta water. Stir in pesto, season to taste, and transfer to a warm bowl.

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