Ricotta And Lemon-basil Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked shell pasta or 8 ounces campanelle pasta
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• lemon wedge (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to package directions.
• 2 drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
• 3 combine ricotta, next 5 ingredients (through pepper), and reserved cooking liquid in a large bowl.
• 4 add the pasta, and toss to combine.
• 5 garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
• 6 serve immediately.