PrintQuick Creamy Ricotta Pasta Recipe for Easy Dinners Made Simple!
A simple and delicious creamy ricotta pasta recipe perfect for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until the pasta is well coated and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg