Creamy Whipped Ricotta Pasta

Name: Creamy Whipped Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 15 oz whipped ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 lb rigatoni pasta; Calabrian chili oil, for drizzling

@thepastatable shares a simple yet decadent recipe for creamy whipped ricotta pasta. Sautéed onions and garlic form the base for a luscious sauce made with whipped ricotta, pasta water, and Parmesan, all tossed with rigatoni and finished with a spicy Calabrian chili oil.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Whipped ricotta pasta 🏷️Creamy pasta 🏷️Rigatoni 🏷️Parmesan Calabrian chili

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz whipped ricotta cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb rigatoni pasta
Calabrian chili oil, for drizzling

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the thinly sliced onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
3
Stir in the whipped ricotta, reserved pasta water, and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
5
Serve the pasta in bowls and finish with a drizzle of Calabrian chili oil for a spicy kick.