A light, creamy, and elegant summer dish that feels indulgent—but is ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
8 oz pasta (linguine or tagliatelle work beautifully)
1 cup ricotta cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh herbs: basil, chives, and parsley (a small handful, chopped)
Optional: chili flakes for a touch of heat
nstructions
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Toss the drained pasta with the ricotta mixture, adding a bit of reserved pasta water until silky.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Optional: top with more parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil.
Casa Dolce Tip:
Serve this dish outdoors with a chilled white wine, a linen table runner, and our handcrafted ceramic plates for the perfect summer lunch.
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