Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Ricotta & Parsley Paccheri recipe. The combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and fresh parsley creates a luscious sauce that coats the paccheri tubes perfectly. A hint of nutmeg and lemon zest adds depth to the dish, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Paccheri Pasta:
12 oz paccheri pasta
Garlic Oil:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Cheese Mixture:
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Paccheri: Boil salted water, cook paccheri until al dente, reserve pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Mix Cheese: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, sautéed garlic, and pasta water.
- Toss Pasta: Mix drained paccheri with ricotta mixture until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon zest, serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
- For a richer version, add butter or cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
