Name: Penne with Herbed Ricotta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound penne

Recipe information

Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta

2 tablespoons chopped chives

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped basil

1 teaspoon chopped thyme

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound penne

Preparation

Step 1
Stir together ricotta, herbs, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow serving bowl.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook penne in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain penne.
Step 3
Stir 1/4 cup cooking water into ricotta mixture, then stir in penne. Thin with additional cooking water if desired and season with salt and pepper.

TagsPasta Penne Italian European Ricotta Cheese Dairy Main Side Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy Weeknight Meals Simmer Gourmet

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