Lemon-Arugula Ricotta Pasta

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Wine Recommendation

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg rigatoni
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • ¾ tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in ½ cup pasta water; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth and thoroughly heated.
  3. Add pasta; toss. Stir in arugula until wilted. Stir in remaining pasta water, if needed, to create a smooth sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
417
417
Fat (g) 10 10
Sat. Fat (g) 5 5
Protein (g) 18 18
Carb (g) 61 61
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 442 442

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