Fettucine Ricotta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Ricotta Mixture
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the fettucine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Ricotta Mixture
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped basil, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- 5
Mix Well
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Making the Sauce
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
Add Ricotta Mixture
Add the ricotta mixture to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 8
Incorporate Cream
Gradually add the heavy cream and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
- 9
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 10
Add Cooked Pasta
Toss in the cooked fettucine pasta and mix until evenly coated in the sauce.
Serving
- 11
Garnish
Serve the fettucine ricotta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.