Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

While fusilloni pasta cooks, whip up a quick sauce made with creamy fresh ricotta, ground turmeric, and a touch of pepper.

Ingredients

6 ounces fusilloni pasta
1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
1/4 cup finely grated Grana Padano cheese
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilloni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
2 Whisk ricotta, grated Grana padano, turmeric, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in enough pasta water to give the sauce a creamy consistency.
3 Drain the pasta, reserving a bit more pasta water. Fold the pasta into the sauce, adding a bit of pasta water if necessary. Season with salt.