Ricotta Pasta

Here is the recipe for ricotta pasta, a simple and delicious dish from Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (penne, rigatoni, or the short pasta you prefer)
• 250 g of ricotta
• Grated Parmesan to taste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• (Optional) chopped parsley or basil for garnish
• (Optional) chili pepper if you like a spicy touch

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta. When boiling, add the pasta and cook it al dente according to the timing on the package.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, put the ricotta and add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta’s cooking water to make it creamier. Mix well until smooth.
3. Add the grated Parmesan, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste. If you want, you can also add chopped chili pepper for a spicy touch.
4. Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the bowl with the ricotta. Mix well to coat the pasta with the seasoning.
5. If necessary, add a little more cooking water to achieve the desired creaminess.
6. Serve immediately on plates and, if you like, garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil leaves.

Fun Fact

This dish is an example of how Italian cuisine can create delicious and flavorful recipes with a few simple ingredients. Ricotta pasta can be considered a blank canvas for your culinary creativity; you can enrich it with seasonal vegetables, aromatic herbs, cherry tomatoes, or whatever you prefer. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try adding some grated lemon zest for a fresh, fragrant touch.

Buon appetito!