# @bettycooks_official on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVXN-1qERTg
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-02T01:04:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Betty cooks (@bettycooks_official) — https://gondola.cc/bettycooks_official

## Caption

POV: you keep ricotta in your fridge for emergencies

Creamy ricotta. Fresh lemon. Parmesan.
Done in 15 minutes but tastes like you planned it all day.

Easy Night Dinner Series – Ep. 3

Betty Rating: 7/10
(8/10 for effort because this is effortless)

Ingredients
	•	8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, rigatoni or fusilli)
	•	1 cup fresh ricotta (high-quality makes a difference)
	•	Zest of 1 lemon
	•	1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
	•	¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
	•	2 tbsp olive oil
	•	1 garlic clove, grated (optional)
	•	Salt + freshly cracked black pepper
	•	¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional but very Betty)
	•	Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
	•	Extra Parmesan for finishing

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Simple, Clean Directions (Perfect for Caption or Voiceover)
	1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente.
	2.	In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
	3.	Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
	4.	Add hot pasta directly into the ricotta mixture.
	5.	Toss, adding pasta water slowly until smooth and creamy.
	6.	Finish with red pepper flakes, herbs, and extra Parmesan.

✨ Betty Tip: If your lemon is extra tart, add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance it.
✨ Extra Level-Up: Drizzle with high-quality olive oil before serving

Groceries ordered from @freshdirect 
Olive oil @getgraza 
Top: @csb 
Drink: @aperolspritzofficial 

Enjoy!
Xx Betty

#easynightdinner #BettyCooksOfficial #homechef #pastalover #weeknightmeals SimpleIngredients ItalianInspired HomeCooking

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