Directions:
- 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
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 502.32 Kcal (2103 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 148.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.5g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 135.02mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 144.16mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 171.74mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 63.35g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 0.46g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Protein | 23.69g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 235.9mg | 24% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 145.69 Kcal (610 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 43.06 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.78g | 25% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 39.16mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 41.81mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 49.81mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 18.37g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 0.13g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.04g | 1% | |
| Protein | 6.87g | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 68.4mg | 24% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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