Linguine with Ricotta, Lemon and Mint
I’m just gonna leave this here petitioning for carbs and being a passionate bloody ambassador for a good ol’ bowl of pasta 🙌🏼
This is a glorious summer dinner. Not too heavy, and great for a hot evening in the garden ☀️
Linguine with ricotta, lemon and mint
Serves 2
🍋 125g ricotta
🍋 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🍋 35g Parmesan
🍋 zest and juice of 1 lemon
🍋 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
🍋 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
🍋 1 courgette
🍋 half a cup of frozen peas
🍋 180g linguine
1️⃣ in a little olive oil fry off the garlic and courgette until the courgette in soft
2️⃣ meanwhile in a bowl mix the ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and chilli flakes
3️⃣ cook the linguine according the packet (keep it al dente) then drain reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water (this is important to so don’t forget!)
4️⃣add the peas to the courgette and fry for a few mins
5️⃣ then pour the ricotta mixture into the courgette, add approx 1/4 cup of pasta water and mix. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle in the fresh mint
6️⃣ serve into bowls with an extra sprinkle of chilli flakes
Hope you like it 💛
