Pasta with ricotta cream and basil

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Main Dish

4 servings

Very Easy

15 min

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Pasta with ricotta cream and basil is the perfect option for a quick and tasty dinner. A unique and irresistible dish prepared in minutes. The divine combination of ingredients has resulted in an intense and balanced flavor. It's also a vegetarian option, so everyone can enjoy this recipe without moderation. Check out our step-by-step below and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 13 oz pasta

Cream:

• 7 oz ricotta (1 pot)
• 2 handfuls of fresh basil (+-)
• 1 clove of garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Materials

• mixer
• frying pan
• pan

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Preparation

• Cook the pasta in salted water.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cream. Separate all the ingredients.
• Then put them in the blender jug.
• Beat until creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Once the pasta is al dente, drain it but reserve a little water.
  Put the cream and a little of this water in the pan over a medium heat. Let it thicken.
• Then add the pasta and mix.
• It's ready. Enjoy your meal!

Observations

How long does ricotta and basil cream pasta keep?
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the frying pan with a little pasta water to obtain a creamy consistency.

Can I use other types of pasta?
Of course, use short or long pasta such as tagliatelle, spaghetti, penne rigate, rigatoni, mezzi rigatoni, paccheri.

Can I substitute the ricotta in this recipe?
Yes, use cream cheese.

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