Pasta e Ricotta (Pasta with Ricotta)

Treasured family recipe

• penne rigate (or whichever pasta you prefer)
• 3/4 cup of ricotta (per serving)
• 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water (per serving)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (per serving)

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt.
2. Add the penne rigate and cook according to package directions.
3. About a minute before the pasta is ready, put a 3/4 cup of ricotta into each serving plate.
4. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pasta water and mix well. The ricotta should loosen and become creamier.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to each serving dish and mix well. As soon as the pasta is ready, drain and portion out the pasta directly into each serving dish.
6. Mix well so that the pasta is completely covered in the ricotta sauce.
7. Serve and enjoy!