Lemon Ricotta Cacio e Pepe – A Comforting Classic with a Twist ⠀ What’s more comforting than a creamy, peppery pasta dish? I am partnering with @anolon to bring you this elevated Cacio e Pepe—a timeless classic made even better with creamy ricotta for extra protein and lemon zest for a fresh, zesty kick. #anolonpartner ⠀ Cooking with Anolon’s EverLast Ceramic Stainless Steel pans makes this dish effortless. These pans feature a superior ceramic nonstick interior for smooth cooking and easy cleanup, while their classic clad stainless steel exterior ensures even heat distribution. ⠀ You’ll Need: ✔️ 2 tsp black peppercorns ✔️ 2 tsp butter ✔️ ½–1 cup ricotta ✔️ Zest of 1 lemon ✔️ ½ cup pasta water (reserve before draining) ✔️ Cooked pasta (your choice!) ✔️ Freshly grated Parmesan (as much as your heart desires) ✔️ Salt, to taste ✔️ Fresh basil for garnish (optional, but recommended!) ⠀ How to Make It: ⠀ 1️⃣ Toast the Pepper – Preheat your Anolon EverLast™ Ceramic Stainless Steel pan over medium heat. Add the peppercorns and toast them for 4–5 minutes until fragrant. 2️⃣ Grind the Pepper – Transfer the toasted peppercorns to a mortar and pestle and grind them into a coarse powder. No mortar and pestle? A spice grinder or a few pulses in a blender will do the trick! 3️⃣ Build the Sauce – In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the freshly ground pepper and stir to combine. 4️⃣ Creamy Goodness – Add ricotta, lemon zest, pasta water, and salt, stirring until smooth and creamy. 5️⃣ Toss the Pasta – Add your cooked pasta and grated Parmesan, tossing everything together until the sauce clings to every bite. 6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Finish with more Parmesan and fresh basil. ⠀ Save this recipe for your next pasta night! Would you try this twist on Cacio e Pepe? Let me know in the comments! ⠀ 🇷🇺Cacio e Pepe с лимоном и рикотой - классика с изюминкой ⠀ Полный рецепт на русском найдите в моем телеграмм канале. Ссылка в линке в шапке профиля. ⠀ Наслаждайтесь! ⠀ #Anolon #CookingElevated #CacioePepe #PastaLover #sponsored