Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce
A simple marriage of ricotta cheese, egg, and a secret ingredient make for a sauce that's even creamier than those that use heavy cream, which can be a bit too rich and filling. I mean, come on, I'm trying to save room for the tiramisu. Ricotta gives this sauce a cheesy tanginess that we don't get with heavy cream. I love to top this pasta with lots of ricotta salata, a great summer cheese.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
Chef's Notes:
Use any shape of pasta you desire.
I added some pesto to mine this time, but that could have been some sun-dried tomato paste, or roasted chiles, or caramelized mushroom, or diced-up, leftover grilled veggies, or…you get the idea.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
297 calories; protein 11.4g; carbohydrates 42.4g; fat 9.4g; cholesterol 51.5mg; sodium 616.7mg.
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