Creamy Lemon & Locatelli Fettuccine
Fresh & bright, this flavorful creamy pasta is delicious hot or cold. Serve as a main dish or side dish with a cold Pinot Grigio.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 16 oz Fettuccine
- 2 cups Fresh Ricotta
- 2 cups grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Zest of a Lemon
- 1 tbsp Parsley chopped
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 tbsp of salt. Once boiling, add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, add the ricotta, 1 tsp salt and black pepper to a large skillet or bowl and stir until combined. Then add zest of a lemon, Locatelli cheese, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, and 1 cup of boiling pasta water. Stir until smooth and creamy
- Add the fettuccine to the sauce skillet and continue to stir until the pasta is well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Top with more Locatelli cheese and parsley
