Spinach and Ricotta is an Italian family favourite and this creamy and lemony macaroni recipe with crunchy sautéed walnuts can be made for the whole family, all for under a tenner! (Based on prices based in Tesco in August 2024)
Creamy Lemon, Basil & Ricotta Macaroni
Cooking Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Method:
- First you need to cook the Napolina macaroni as detailed on the pack.
- In a saucepan add the olive oil, garlic, onions and walnuts and fry on a medium heat for a few mins until softened.
- Then add the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper to your liking then mix together well for a few mins more.
- Add a ladle of pasta water to the sauce then add the fresh basil followed by the cooked Napolina Macaroni then fold together gently with the sauce, the basil will wilt as you mix it in with the macaroni and sauce.
- Serve up into four bowls and garnish with a little extra chopped walnuts and fresh basil and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Napolina Olive Oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 375g ricotta
- 100g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 50g basil leaves
- 300g Napolina macaroni
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