FRESH PASTA WITH LEMON CREAM (3 POINTS)

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Make and share this Fresh Pasta With Lemon Cream (3 Points) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Empty ricotta into blender or food processor, using the steel blade. Add salt.
  • Process until all graininess disappears and ricotta has the texture of thick whipped cream.
  • Flavor the mixture with lemon peel and nutmeg.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Drain the hot cooked pasta, then immediately return it to the saucepan it was cooked in.
  • Add the whipped ricotta. Toss until pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  • Can garnish with parmesan, fresh parsley or a few thin slices of pitted black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 38.9, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.7

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