Creamy Pasta with Ricotta
Make this Creamy Pasta with Ricotta for dinner soon. Using minimal ingredients and done in about 20 minutes and absolutely decadent and delicious!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz spiral pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of simmering water, add the pasta and cook according to package. Drain and set aside. Reserve one cup/240 ml pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Give a good stir for a minute or so until fragrant.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese until it's creamy. Add the oregano, salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Stir in until combined. Gradually start pouring in the pasta water, whisking as you pour to ensure you achieve a smooth sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine completley.
- Serve hot and top with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pasta with Ricotta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 485
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 552mg24%
Potassium 255mg7%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 544IU11%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 300mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.