Ricotta Spaghetti

In this quick and tasty vegetarian pasta recipe, ricotta cheese and fresh basil combine with spaghetti to create a gourmet mac and cheese!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• ¾ pound spaghetti

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 2 tablespoons of cooking water.

Step 2

Stir garlic, ricotta, and basil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in spaghetti and reserved cooking water. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.