Precious® Ricotta and Lemon Zest Pasta

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. hot cooked spaghetti
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp. lemon zest
• 1 tbsp. lime zest
• 6 tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup Precious® ricotta cheese
• 2 - 3 tbsp. lemon balm leaves (or Italian parsley)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Add shallot and sauté until translucent.
Add lemon and lime zest, stirring until fragrant or approximately 1-2 minutes.
Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, broth and bring to a boil.
Add peas and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the ricotta cheese in crumbles.
Add pasta to skillet and toss to mix.
Add lemon balm and gently toss again.

Serve immediately.