Vegetarian pasta recipe with ricotta cheese, garlic, and basil. A good alternative to regular macaroni and cheese!
Ingredients
- spaghetti: 0.75 pound
- clove garlic: 1 piece (minced)
- part-skim ricotta cheese: 1 cup
- fresh basil: 2 tsp (chopped)
- salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese: 2 Tbsp (grated)
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Stages of cooking
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 2 tablespoons of cooking water.
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Stir garlic, ricotta, and basil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in spaghetti and reserved cooking water. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
