Is mezzi rigatoni the same as regular rigatoni?

No mezzi rigatoni is shorter than regular rigatoni, making it perfect for creamy sauces like this one.

What is in mezzi rigatoni?

Mezzi rigatoni is simply a cut of pasta made from durum wheat the recipe flavor comes from your sauce!

Absolutely ricotta melts into a creamy sauce that feels light yet rich, perfect for quick weeknight pastas.

Yes! Lemon brightens ricotta beautifully. Zest and juice lift the flavor and balance the creaminess.

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12 oz mezzi rigatoni

1 cup fresh ricotta cheese

1 lemon (zest + juice)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

¼ cup grated Parmesan

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup reserved pasta water

Salt & pepper

Fresh basil or parsley

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1. Cook mezzi rigatoni, reserve pasta water.

2. Zest and juice the lemon.

3. Melt butter, sauté garlic.

4. Add ricotta, lemon zest and juice, pasta water.

5. Toss pasta, add Parmesan, season.

6. Serve with herbs and extra zest.

Use fresh ricotta for best texture.

Balance lemon flavor to taste.