Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and comforting pasta dish. Creamy ricotta meets the earthy warmth of turmeric, creating a simple yet sophisticated sauce that perfectly coats every strand of fusilloni. A delightful dance of flavors and textures awaits!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    68 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    283 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
10 mins

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fusilloni pasta and cook according to package directions, or until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

02

Step
3 mins

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained ricotta cheese, grated Grana Padano, ground turmeric, and freshly cracked black pepper. (2 minutes)

03

Step
2 mins

Gradually whisk in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency that lightly coats the back of a spoon. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Drain the cooked pasta and immediately add it to the bowl with the ricotta sauce. Gently fold the pasta into the sauce, ensuring that every strand is well coated. Add a splash more pasta water if needed to adjust the consistency.

05

Step

Season the pasta with sea salt to taste. Serve immediately, drizzled with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and an extra sprinkle of grated Grana Padano cheese.

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning a tablespoon of butter with a pinch of red pepper flakes before adding it to the finished pasta.
Freshly grated nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic touch to the sauce.
If you don't have Grana Padano, Parmesan cheese works well as a substitute.
Consider adding some wilted spinach or kale to the pasta for added nutrients and texture.

Hank Zieme

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Elijah Purdy

    This recipe was surprisingly delicious for how simple it is! The turmeric adds such a unique flavor.

  • Kaylin Shields

    My kids even loved this, and they are usually picky eaters!

  • Shanny Dibbert

    I used gluten-free pasta, and it worked perfectly.

  • Curt Hilpert

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to brighten it up, and it was fantastic!

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