Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce

Submitted by TishT

"This recipe has been modified from "The New Pasta Cookbook". I have been looking for a way to make pasta sauce with Ricotta and this fits the bill!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine, whole wheat or 3/4 lb dried fettuccine
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 1⁄2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Cook fettuccine in boiling water until al dente.
2. In blender or food processor, blend garlic, ricotta, milk, salt.
3. Stir in the chopped pepper and dill.
4. When pasta is al dente, mix 1-2 Tbs cooking water through the sauce, then drain pasta.
5. Add sauce to pasta and mix to coat before serving.
6. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Reviews

[CrystalA]

This was so quick and yummy. I used mini penne instead. I think it had the right amount of milk in it for me.

 

[BogeysMom]

Very good. I'm a real ricotta fan, so this was right up my alley. Unlike the other reviewer, I actually will increase the milk slightly to make a thinner sauce. Delicious and thank you.

 

[ellie_]

This is too easy and fast that I was surprised that it was delicious besides. Next time I will decrease the milk in the sauce but otherwise perfect for a super quick light meal! Thanks for sharing!