Whipped Ricotta Spaghetti With Garlic Parmesan Breadcrumbs Recipes

GARLIC PARMESAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta water and Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the garlic. Stir to combine. Add spaghetti and parsley. Toss to evenly distribute parsley amongst spaghetti and serve immediately.

WHIPPED RICOTTA SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC-PARMESAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Prepare the breadcrumbs: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately add the breadcrumbs and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest, Parmesan and parsley. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente.
• While the pasta cooks, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process until super creamy, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
• Drain the spaghetti, leaving behind 1/2 cup of the cooking water in the pot. Add the butter to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the spaghetti and the ricotta mixture. Remove from the heat and stir vigorously with a pair of tongs until the ricotta and pasta water combine to make a smooth, velvety sauce. Season with a good amount of black pepper.
• Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top each with a hearty sprinkle of the breadcrumbs.