Pasta With Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon

From Real Simple.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) box penne
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1  cup fresh ricotta
• 1⁄3 cup  roughly chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chervil, tarragon, and flat-leaf parsley)
• 1  lemon, zest of, grated
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Reserving 1/3 cup of the water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, ricotta, and pasta water until a rich, creamy sauce forms.
3. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta. Add the herbs, zest, salt, and pepper and toss.
4. Tip: Ricotta can vary dramatically in taste and texture. Depending on the brand you use, you may need to add extra pasta water and butter to create a sauce that's sufficiently creamy.