10 Weeknight Pasta Recipes That Feel Like Date Night Dinners

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Bright and fresh, this lemony pasta feels like a breath of spring. Creamy ricotta creates a delicate sauce that clings to each strand of tagliatelle, balanced by lemon zest and juice. A handful of arugula adds a peppery finish to the dish.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 8 oz tagliatelle
• ¾ cup ricotta cheese
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup baby arugula
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss pasta with ricotta mixture, adding pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
4. Stir in arugula just before serving.