Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
  • 3 cups baby arugula
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon extra olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flake (optional)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, olive oil, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and chili flake, if using. Season with salt and pepper stir to combine.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain well.
  • Return spaghetti, ricotta sauce, reserved pasta water, and arugula to the pot and stir to coat the pasta in sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  • Serve with additional parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!