Pasta With Smoked Ricotta Food

SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 1/4 cups cooking water and then drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and pancetta in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon pepper, then add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the spaghetti, tossing until combined. Stir in the ricotta and 2 tablespoons pecorino, tossing constantly to evenly coat. (The ricotta will seem thick at first, but as it combines with the hot cooking water it will create a creamy sauce.) Add more cooking water a few tablespoons at a time if the sauce is too thick or dry. Season with salt.
• Divide the spaghetti among bowls. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons pecorino and 2 teaspoons pepper.

LEMON, SALMON AND RICOTTA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente; drain thoroughly and return the pasta to the pan.
• Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and parmesan in a small bowl; pour the lemon mixture over the pasta and toss to combine; add the ricotta, basil, parsley and smoked salmon and toss gently until combined.
• Spoon the pasta into 6 serving bowls and serve with a side salad and warm crusty rolls.

ONE-POT PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• In the same pot, make the sauce: Add the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir until well combined.
• Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth. Add the pasta and continue to stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth sauce.
• Divide the pasta among bowls and top with some of the sauce that's pooled at the bottom of the pot. Garnish with grated Parmesan, black pepper, red-pepper flakes and basil, if using.

PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON, WHITE WINE, CREAM & CHIVES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium low heat.
• Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 minutes.
• Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, 3 minutes.
• Add cream, lemon zest and juice, chives and salmon.
• Heat over medium low heat, without boiling, until hot through, 1 minute.
• Add salt& pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta, drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Add pasta to the sauce.
• Toss well to coat, adding reserved water as needed.
• Stir through chopped parsley, if using.
• Top with Salmon roe, if using.
• Serve immediately.