Fennel, Lemon and Ricotta Pasta

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 bulbs fennel, thinly sliced
  • 1 leek, trimmed and sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 6 Swiss chard leaves, stemmed and chopped
  • 12 oz. campanelle or other shaped pasta, cooked (reserve 1/2 cup of pasting cooking water)
  • 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
  • 12 oz. fresh ricotta
  • 2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook fennel and leek in 1/4 cup oil over medium-high until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chard; stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in pasta, cooking water, and lemon zest; season. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with ricotta and basil; season. Drizzle with oil. Serve with lemon wedges.

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