Basil Ricotta Sauce Recette

Transform your weeknight pasta dinner with this unbelievably quick and flavorful Basil Ricotta Sauce! Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe uses fresh basil and creamy ricotta for a sauce that's ready in just 10 minutes. Best served over 1 pound of tubular pasta like penne, rigatoni, or ziti.

Préparation 5 min
Cuisson 10 min
Calories 348.5 kcal
Protéines 43g
Basil Ricotta Sauce 167

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer Basil Ricotta Sauce

  1. 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.
  2. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust as needed.
  3. Cook 1 pound of your favorite tubular pasta according to package directions.
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Basil Ricotta Sauce ?

Basil Ricotta Sauce prend environ 15 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Basil Ricotta Sauce ?

Basil Ricotta Sauce contient environ 348.5 calories par portion, avec environ 43 g de protéines, 3 g de glucides et 36 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Basil Ricotta Sauce ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Basil Ricotta Sauce sont Part Skim Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Green Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Parmesan Cheese, Chicken Broth. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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