Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Pasta:; 8 ounces orecchiette pasta; For the Sauce Base:; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zested; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup pesto, or to taste

Servings: persons

For the Pasta:
8 ounces orecchiette pasta
For the Sauce Base:
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup pesto, or to taste

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook orecchiette according to package directions, reducing time by 1 minute, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms. Add 1/3 cup hot pasta water and whisk well. Repeat with another 1/3 cup pasta water.
3
Transfer pasta to a saucepan using a strainer, letting most, but not all, the water drain off. Reserve cooking water. Add the sauce mixture and turn heat to medium. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the pasta evenly, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if sauce gets too thick. Stir in pesto. Taste and season as desired. Transfer pasta to a warm bowl.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Pasta:, 8 ounces orecchiette pasta, For the Sauce Base:, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce

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