Best Lemon Zest Ricotta CrÈme Recipes

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FETTUCCINE WITH SHREDDED ZUCCHINI, FRESH RICOTTA, AND LEMON ZEST



Fettuccine with Shredded Zucchini, Fresh Ricotta, and Lemon Zest image

I realize that this seems almost too simple to mention, but it is such a perfect dish, and a good solution to a high-summer extravagance of zucchini and mint. And unlike some pasta dishes, it is light enough for a first course. I grate an additional bit of lemon zest over the finished dish.

Provided by Liz Neumark

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Ricotta     Lemon     Mint     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Noodle     Parsley     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt
1 pound fettuccine
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 or 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
Zest of 1 to 2 lemons
2 medium- large or 4 small zucchini, cleaned but not peeled, and shredded
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water over high heat. When the water is at a rolling boil, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the fettucine, and stir. Cook the pasta, stirring from time to time, according to package directions for al dente, usually about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and quickly toss with the zucchini, parsley, and mint. Spoon on the ricotta and toss lightly again, add small amounts of the cooking water to lighten the cheese to the consistency you like, and serve.

RICOTTA CREME (VARIATIONS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Ricotta Creme (variations) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-10966

Number Of Ingredients 25

Vanilla Ricotta Creme:
1/2 cup(s) cheese, ricotta, part-skim
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 packet(s) sugar substitute
Lemon Zest Ricotta Creme:
1/2 cup cheese, ricotta, part-skim
1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 packet sugar substitute
Almond Ricotta Creme:
1/2 cup cheese, ricotta, part-skim
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 packet sugar substitute
1 tsp. slivered almonds
Mocha Ricotta Creme:
1/2 cup cheese, ricotta, part-skim
1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 packet sugar substitute
dash espresso powder
Lime Zest Ricotta Creme:
1/2 cup cheese, ricotta, part-skim
1/4 tsp. grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 packet sugar substitute

Steps:

  • Mix together the ricotta, vanilla extract, sugar substitute, and any other ingredients from the variations in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled. WW points+ 5

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