Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs
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A bright and elegant pasta with creamy lemon ricotta, crispy golden breadcrumbs, and optional lemon pan-seared chicken. Light yet comforting, with perfect balance between freshness and richness.
Ingredients
4
SERVINGSpasta
400 g pasta
250 g ricotta
1 pcs lemon zest
lemon juice
4 1/2 cl olive oil
1 pcs garlic clove
black pepper
salt
crispy breadcrumbs
2.4 dl breadcrumbs
3 cl olive oil
1 pcs garlic clove
salt
chili flakes
lemon zest
optional lemon chicken
2 pcs chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
olive oil
lemon zest
lemon juice
to finish
fresh parsley or basil
grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese
Instructions
1
Preparation: Make sure you have all ingredients ready before you start cooking.
2
Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
400 g pasta
salt
3
Reserve at least 1 cup pasta water before draining.
4
Heat olive oil over medium heat.
45 ml olive oil
5
Add garlic clove or lemon peel and let it flavor the oil briefly, then remove.
1 pcs garlic clove
lemon zest
6
Add breadcrumbs and cook until deeply golden and crisp.
240 ml breadcrumbs
7
Season with salt, optional chili flakes, and lemon zest.
salt
chili flakes
lemon zest
8
Slice chicken breasts thinly.
2 pcs chicken breasts
9
Season with salt and pepper.
salt
black pepper
10
Pan-sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and just cooked through.
2 pcs chicken breasts
olive oil
11
Finish with lemon zest and a small squeeze of lemon juice.
lemon zest
lemon juice
12
In a large bowl mix ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
250 g ricotta
1 pcs lemon zest
1 pcs garlic clove
45 ml olive oil
black pepper
salt
13
Whisk in 2–4 tbsp hot pasta water until smooth, creamy, and slightly loose.
lemon juice
14
Add hot pasta directly into ricotta mixture.
400 g pasta
15
Toss gently, adding more pasta water gradually until glossy and silky.
16
Adjust lemon juice to taste.
lemon juice
17
Plate pasta, top with lemon chicken if using.
18
Finish with crispy breadcrumbs, herbs, and optional cheese.
fresh parsley or basil
grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese
Ready to eat!
