Bright Creamy Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta Dish

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
• Salt, for boiling water
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced
• Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges (optional)