Creamy Lemon Ricotta Penne with Shrimp

Name: Creamy Lemon Ricotta Penne with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; 1 box penne pasta; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 cup ricotta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup pasta water

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

shrimp
1 lb
penne pasta
1 box
large lemon, zested and juiced
1
shallot, chopped
1
ricotta
1 cup
olive oil
0.3 cup
butter
3 tbsp
Red pepper flakes
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp
pasta water
0.3 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, stir the ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent. If using raw shrimp, add them now and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque. If using pre-cooked shrimp, warm them briefly at the end to avoid overcooking.