22 minutes
A simple yet elegant pasta dish featuring penne with a creamy blend of Parmesan and fresh ricotta, seasoned with black pepper.
Penne Pasta
0 oz
Parmesan Cheese, Freshly grated
0 oz
0.25 fluid ounces
Black Pepper, Freshly ground
0 oz
to taste
1. Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until it is al dente, firm to the bite, which usually takes about 10-12 minutes. Check a piece to make sure it's just right. Once the pasta reaches the perfect texture, scoop out a cup of the cooking water and set it aside, then drain the pasta using a strainer.
2. Mix Pasta and Cheeses
Return the drained pasta to the pot and drizzle it with olive oil. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh ricotta cheese, and a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together gently. The heat from the pasta will help melt the cheeses, enveloping each piece in a creamy, luscious sauce.
3. Adjust Consistency and Seasoning
If the sauce seems too thick, you can loosen it up by adding a little of the reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until it coats the pasta evenly. Finally, taste the pasta and add salt if needed.
4. Serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if you like a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy this simple yet delicious dish that lets the quality of its ingredients shine through.
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