Rigatoni Carbonara with Ricotta
This creamy, one-pot carbonara, inspired by the late, great Judy Rodgers, uses starchy pasta water for extra creaminess and lightens up the sauce by using ricotta as a base.
- Makes4 servings
- Cook Time35 minutes
- 4
For this one-pot meal inspired by Zuni Cafe’s Judy Rodgers, we cook pasta in a minimal amount of water, concentrating the starch in it to help thicken the sauce. Avoid pre-grated Parmesan; it typically is too coarse and won’t blend well with the sauce. Look for a good-quality ricotta cheese without stabilizers.
Tip
Don’t stop stirring the pasta as the ricotta mixture is added; this prevents it from clumping.
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