THE ZESTY COTTAGE-STRANDS

(Our Play on Lemon Ricotta Pasta)

THE ZESTY COTTAGE-STRANDS

Ingredients: 200g Spaghetti, 250g Ricotta cheese, 1 Lemon (juiced and zested), 1 tsp White pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 30g Parmesan, 50ml Pasta water...

Ingredients

  • 200g Spaghetti
  • 250g Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 30g Parmesan
  • 50ml Pasta water

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk ricotta, lemon zest, and spices with a 30ml splash of warm pasta water to form a thick silk.
  2. The Marriage Toss hot pasta with the ricotta silk and lemon juice.
  3. The Silk Merge Stir in parmesan and an extra splash of water until the sauce is glossy and coats every strand.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with raw lemon zest and fresh raw mint matchsticks.

Cuisine: Italian

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