Creamy Pesto Pasta without Cream
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Dish info
Ingredients
8
Minutes
15
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Step 1
Cook pasta
in boiling water until al dente.
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Step 2
Drain pasta
and reserve cup of pasta water.
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Step 3
Toast pine nuts
in a small pan over medium heat.
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Step 4
Mix together
ricotta, pesto, lemon zest, and pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Add pasta and pasta water
1/4 cup at a time then toss until it has a creamy consistency.
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Step 6
Serve and top bowls with Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, and pine nuts.
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We're Alec & Kat, the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. We teach approachable, elevated recipes for the home cook, greatly inspired by our Japanese and Italian heritage.
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