Main dishes
Penne alla ricotta
Preparation
5 min
Cooking time
10 min
Portions
4-6
Ingredients
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking water before draining.
- Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, olives, garlic, anchovies (plus about a teaspoon of the oil from the can if desired, for a stronger anchovy flavour), capers, mint, lemon zest, chili peppers, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Transfer the ricotta mixture into a large bowl. Add the hot pasta and toss to coat, adding a bit of the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve topped with extra chopped mint, lemon zest, chopped chili peppers, grated Parmesan, and spicy oil, if desired. Buon appetito!
