Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula
Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula
30 minutes total
- Al Bronzo
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Mezzi Rigatoni pasta is tossed with creamy ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili flakes. The dish is then topped with leafy arugula, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Barilla Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni pasta is made by extruding dough through a bronze die that is micro engraved. This gives the pasta a rougher texture, allowing pasta sauces to perfectly adhere to our beautifully crafted pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Al Bronzo™ Mezzi Rigatoni pasta |
| 1 | Cup whole-milk ricotta cheese finely grated |
| 1 | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino cheese, finely grated plus more for serving |
| 1 | Tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated |
| ¼ | Cup fresh lemon juice from 1 to 2 lemons plus extra lemon wedges for serving |
| 2 | Cups arugula |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
| To taste | Olive oil for serving |
| To Taste | Chili flakes for serving |
| To taste | Basil leaves, thinly sliced or torn for serving (optional) |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Make lemon ricotta sauce in a pot or in a large skillet. Add ricotta, Parmigiano, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste; stir until well until combined.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 3
While pasta is cooking, stir or whisk in ½ cup of pasta cooking water to the sauce until smooth.
Step 4
Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Stir and toss vigorously until the pasta is well coated, adding more pasta water to loosen up the sauce as needed for a smooth sauce.
Step 5
Stir in the arugula.
Step 6
Serve immediately and top with remaining sauce from the pan and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with extra Parmigiano cheese, red-pepper flakes, torn basil (optional) and extra lemon wedges on the side.
Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta
Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni pasta is made with the highest quality durum wheat.
- Shape Mezzi Rigatoni
- Cook time 15–16 mins
- Pack size 14.1 oz
- Range Al Bronzo Pasta