Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces short pasta (elbows, cavatappi, etc)
  • 1/4 cup soft butter
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instruction

  • Cook pasta in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain. Return to pot.
  • Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Add ricotta and stir gently until ricotta is worked into the pasta.
  • Pour a little pasta water into the pot until you have a very light sauce.
  • Divide among plates. Grind fresh pepper on top, scatter basil leaves on each plate and serve.