The recipe for pasta with mint and ricotta is a creamy first course that is very easy to make. The ricotta is made creamy with cooking water and the mint adds a fresh and summery touch that is very appetizing.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 2 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 221.75 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.92 (g) of which sugars 0.91 (g)
- Proteins 11.03 (g)
- Fat 6.08 (g) of which saturated 3.46 (g)of which unsaturated 2.05 (g)
- Fibers 1.81 (g)
- Sodium 643.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 2 people
- 6.35 oz spaghetti
- 1 bunch mint
- 3.52 oz ricotta
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Fork
Procedure
The secret to a good pasta with mint and ricotta is to make the ricotta liquid and creamy, with the same consistency as cream so that it envelops the pasta.
First, put a pot with salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
When the water begins to boil, add the spaghetti and cook over high heat for the time indicated on the package. After 5 minutes, pour a couple of tablespoons of water into a bowl and add 4 mint leaves to release the flavor into the water.
After 5 minutes, add the ricotta, break it up with a spoon or fork, and mix it with the cooking water until you get a thick and creamy mixture similar to cream.
All that’s left is to drain the spaghetti once cooked and toss them in the creamy ricotta to combine and absorb the flavor.
Your pasta with mint and ricotta is ready!
Plating tips:
This is a simple dish; arrange the pasta with mint and ricotta on the plate, create a nest, add a few spoonfuls of the ricotta cream, and a few fresh mint leaves.
Wine pairing for pasta with mint and ricotta:
It is difficult to pair dishes with mint because the fresh flavor tends to interfere with the taste of the wine. I recommend serving this recipe with a dry white wine such as a Pinot Grigio or a Vermentino Sardo.
