pasta con ricotta (macaroni with ricotta)

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Nov 30, 2012

A quick and easy recipe.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shells or ditali
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese (any kind works with this recipe)
  • 1/2 cup milk or you can use some of the pasta water
  • 2-4 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • - parmesan cheese

How To Make pasta con ricotta (macaroni with ricotta)

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to package in salted water.
  • Step 2
    Drain pasta (if your using pasta water make sure to reserve about 1 cup). Return pasta to the pot and add the butter if using.
  • Step 3
    Mix the ricotta into the pasta and add either the milk or pasta water. (If using pasta water start with just using a 1/2 cup. You want it moist but not soupy)
  • Step 4
    OR You can mix the ricotta and milk together in a bowl until smooth and pour over the hot pasta. I like to keep it simple and not dirty an extra dish :)
  • Step 5
    Some people like to add the parmesan cheese to the pasta at this point and serve but I always serve and let everyone add their own parmesan cheese which is on the table.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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