Zutaten für Basil Ricotta Sauce
- 15 ounces Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup packed Fresh Basil Leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish
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- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, plus extra for garnish
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- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
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- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 pound Tubular Pasta, such as rigatoni, penne, or ziti
- 1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
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Zubereitung von Basil Ricotta Sauce
- In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust as needed.
- Cook 1 pound of your favorite tubular pasta according to package directions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Add the cooked pasta to the ricotta mixture. Toss gently to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
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