Fettuccine with Ricotta & Dill

(from largomason’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh fettuccine or 2/3 lb dried
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • pinch of white pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pinch of chili powder
  • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Directions

  1. Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente.

  2. In a blender or food processor blend garlic, ricotta, milk, salt, pepper powders and chili powder to form a smooth sauce. Transfer to a bowl and stir in red pepper and dill.

  3. When pasta is al dente, mix in 1-3 tablespoons cooking water through the sauce, then drain the pasta. Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat before serving.

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