Pasta And Ricotta

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to boil.

2. 2

   Toss a heaping handful of coarse salt into the water, and add the pasta.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta al dente according to the time specified on the package.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta, preserving two cups of the cooking water.

5. 5

   Transfer the pasta back into the pot, and add the ricotta to it.

6. 6

   Mix the ricotta into the pasta, slowly adding as much of the preserved cooking water as is needed to achieve a creamy sauce.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with a grating of Parmigiano and, if desired, freshly ground black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.