This quick and easy lemon ricotta pasta features a creamy, no-cook sauce made with fresh ricotta, bright lemon juice and zest, and salty Pecorino Romano cheese. It's a perfect light and summery meal that comes together in minutes.
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Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a large serving bowl, add the ricotta cheese.
Pour in about 1/2 cup of the hot, reserved pasta water and stir until the ricotta becomes a creamy sauce.
Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest.
Add a generous pinch of salt, the freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and a few grinds of black pepper.
Stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Add the drained, cooked pasta to the bowl with the sauce.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the pasta.
Toss everything to coat the pasta evenly, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Garnish with additional lemon zest, fresh lemon slices, and another crack of black pepper before serving.
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