BEST Pasta with Ricotta and Peas

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Are you looking for an easy ricotta recipe? Try our BEST Pasta with Ricotta and Peas. Creamy ricotta in every bite and a touch of vibrant fresh lemon zest and juice make this the perfect weeknight pasta dish. Creamy ricotta in every bite and a touch of vibrant fresh lemon zest and juice make this the perfect weeknight pasta dish.

– 1 pound penne pasta – Salt for pasta water – 2 cups fresh peas – 1 cup ricotta – 1 lemon zest and juice (I used organic) – Coarse or fine sea salt for sprinkling – Ground black pepper – 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided – 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts – 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese – 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley chopped (not the stems)

Ingredients

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Cook time: 11 mins

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Servings

4 people

Type

lunch, dinner

prep Time

10 mins

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why you'll love this ricotta tart 1. Delicious and unique flavor: This ricotta recipe features a combination of savory ingredients. The ricotta is so creamy and there is also the burst of fresh lemon flavor in every bite, which is just delicious! 2. Healthy ingredients: This recipe includes healthy ingredients like peas, pine nuts, and don't forget the extra-virgin olive oil.

can i make this pasta without peas? If you aren't a fan of peas, just leave them out! The peas and ricotta go together really nicely with the delicate sweetness of the ricotta. So perfect for a vegetarian dinner idea.

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can I add spinach in place of peas? Yes! If you aren't a pea fan, sub out the peas for some spinach. Just steam the spinach before combining with the pasta.

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