Pasta with Shrimp in a Lemon and Ricotta Sauce

Now that the holidays are over, we all looking to partake in some comfort food.  As an Italian, I grew up on comfort food, and it did not include unhealthy or processed meals.  This simple recipe can be done in a single pot! How great is that?

It begins with great ingredients!

The best part about pasta dishes is the flexibility of ingredients. Unlike my French cooking counter-parts, Italian cooking affords the novice chef flexibility and the experienced chef with an open door. Experiment. Make it again, and completely redo it!  Enjoy this recipe and serve it with a light and fun white wine.  Add salmon and serve with a Pinot Noir…betcha that got you thinking!

Pasta with Shrimp in a Lemon Ricotta Sauce

Karen

A spectacular lemony pasta dish, easy to make. Your family and guests will think this took forever!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

• Medium pasta pot
• Lemon zester
• Lemon Juicer(squeezer)

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound pasta (Rigatoni or Penne)
• 16 ounces Part-skim ricotta
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 lemons- zest one, squeeze one I added the other half of e lemon squeezed
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 bag cleaned baby spinach
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 shake ground nutmeg
• 1 bunch torn basil

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Pasta and always cook to al dente.
• Just before the pasta is done, add the shrimp and spinach. Cook until the shrimp turns pink.
• Reserve a cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
• Drain the pasta, shrimp and spinach.
• Put the pasta combo back in the pot. Add the ricotta, parmesan lemon juice, zest, salt & pepper. Stir until mixed.
• Add reserved liquid and continue to stir. Add it slowly....
• Scoop into deep pasta bowls. Top with shredded parmesan and torn basil.
• Enjoy!

Notes

What makes a soul happier than pasta and lemon?  Enjoy this simple and easy recipe as an appetizer or main dish.

 

Keyword Lemon, Pasta, Ricotta, Shrimp

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