Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your desired pasta shape until al dente making sure to reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

Pass the ricotta through a sieve and add to a mixing bowl with parmesan, salt and a generous amount of cracked black pepper.

Step 3

Drain the pasta once cooked then add it back to the pot. Add the ricotta mixture and stir until completely coated.

Step 4

Add a splash of pasta water and stir again to loosen, the pasta sauce should be smooth and creamy, serve.

Step 5

Follow the same instructions as above but replace the parmeasn with lemon zest and instead of a generous amount of black pepper just sprinkle in a small amount.

Step 6

Drain the pasta once cooked then add it back to the pot. Add the ricotta mixture and stir until completely coated.

Step 7

Add a splash of pasta water and stir again to loosen, the pasta sauce should be smooth and creamy, serve.