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Mary's Ricotta Pasta

Mary Anne Skeba
This creamy, delicious pasta is a great addition to any Italian dinner.
5 from 1 vote
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup leftover pasta cooking water (saved after cooking noodles)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Asiago or Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil, chopped
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until "al dente," saving 1 cup of the cooking water to use later.
  • While pasta is cooking, place olive oil, butter, garlic, and onion in a sauce pan and saute over low heat until onion is transparent.
  • Return pasta to dry pan off heat. In a blender, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and milk. Blend on low until smooth. Add the cheese mixture to the pasta, add the olive oil mixture, and add the asiago cheese and toss well until pasta is completely covered with sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  • Warm entire mixture thoroughly before plating and serving immediately. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy!