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Ricotta Spaghetti

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"A good alternative to regular macaroni and cheese!" — Rachel817

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

3/4 pound spaghetti
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water.
Stir the garlic, ricotta, and basil in a saucepan over medium-low until hot, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in the spaghetti and reserved water from cooking the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 24, 2009

My Italian grandmother used to make this all the time when I was little but she sauteed the ricotta, basil and garlic in olive oil and then poured it over the spaghetti. DELICIOUS!!!

—YELORZ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 24, 2009

Easy peasy. Insipid. I made it to accompany a very boldly seasoned turkey breast, and my guests ended up doctoring it at the table with chile paste.

—MAUSERATI

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Apr 20, 2009

So easy to make! We added small pieces of steamed broccoli into the spaghetti because on its own it was a little boring. Good for a weeknight dinner -fast, filling, and tasty.

—Linda

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Jan 18, 2011

This recipe looked bland, so I sauteed crushed garlic and italian seasoning in olive oil, added ricotta and parm., and salt/pepper to taste. It was okay, but still lacked something. If I were to make something similar again, I think some bacon, butter, and a whole handful of fresh basil chopped up would do the trick to make it more flavorful.

—Christine

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Apr 27, 2009

sorry, but this was lame... and i even doctored it up! i'd add some bacon and some peas next time.

—blondicub

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May 01, 2009

Sorry But This Didn't Taste Very Well. It Was Very Bland Tasting. I Had To Put A Lot Of Salt And Parmesan Cheese On It For It To Taste Ok

—Kiesha

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Apr 22, 2012

Wow...my mom used to make this pasta dish only she used elbow macaroni or small tube pasta. Delish. I sauted the garlic in olive oil as I don't like it raw. Adds more flavour. Brings back childhood memories. This dish is meant to be simple and not overpowering . So if you like your pasta more spicy or kicked up , this is not the recipe for you.I made it for my picky kids and they had seconds.

—BramptonMommyof2

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Sep 20, 2010

Super bland, but after adding a whole lot of garlic (I fried it in some olive oil first) and fresh basil, it was alright. I put a spoonful of sun-dried tomato pesto over it and served it along side of a super-rich entree, and the light taste complimented the meal well. 2 stars because the recipe leaves much to be desired when prepared as-is.

—MrsEvans

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Nutrition

Calories
275 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
44.7 g
14%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
4.6 g
7%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
12.8 g
26%

Sodium
145 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ricotta Spaghetti

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 275
Calories from Fat: 41

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g 7 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 145mg 6 %
Potassium 183mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.7g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 12.8g 26 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 21 %
Thiamin 59 %
Niacin 52 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 78 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.