Lemon, Salmon and Ricotta Pasta

Another recipe for smoked salmon lovers adapted from a recipe in the November/December 2005 issue of the 'donna hay magazine: turn simple into special'. I have posted two other smoked salmon recipes from this issue. Serve this with Theodore Kyriakou’s Maroulosalata (Classic Greek Lettuce Salad) or, if you are feeling more adventurous, his Green Peppers and Peaches Salad, or with your own favorite salad.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 400  g angel hair pasta
• 2  tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 200  g ricotta cheese, preferably low fat
• 1  cup basil leaves
• 1  cup flat leaf parsley
• 200  g smoked salmon, slices roughly chopped

Directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente; drain thoroughly and return the pasta to the pan.
2. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and parmesan in a small bowl; pour the lemon mixture over the pasta and toss to combine; add the ricotta, basil, parsley and smoked salmon and toss gently until combined.
3. Spoon the pasta into 6 serving bowls and serve with a side salad and warm crusty rolls.