Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce - Food Wishes

[waynegordon]

We all love chef John from food wishes
for posting these vids of his dishes
on Tuesdays and Fridays
we know we will always
get fun puns and something delicious!

[KailuaDoug]

I made this tonight and it came out really well. Definitely will make again. I first sauteed some sliced mushrooms in a fry pan and when done let that sit on low heat while I cooked the pasta. I made the creamy ricotta sauce as Chef John instructed and it came out great. In reading some comments I think people put in too much pasta water. It only needed about 1/4 cup. I reserved more than that, but that's all I needed. Adding in the pesto was a good move IMO, as well as the grated ricotta salata, a touch of lemon zest and small dash of cayenne. I think a better pasta option would be small shells. Also, possibly add in some shredded chicken for the protein. Regardless, this is a really good and not too difficult recipe. Thanks Chef John!

[ashleighlynch]

"Legally i have to tell you any other pasta shape will work" 😂

[chelseanicole]

About 100 perfect recipes in of yours, and I feel like I should be sending you and your family a yearly Christmas card at the very least. This was fantastic. Thank you!

[johnnyeno]

this is exactly what you expecting when clicking to watch a chef john's recipe....an ultimate comfort food..

[lawrencetaylor]

My Grandmother used to pull me by my orichetti so whenever I walked into the kitched I would be shaking with fear. And no recipe ever worked out. It is only after a wonderful psychotherapist had me watch Chef John videos and gain confidence, now I can cook anything without my eggs tightening. I owe my much to you, Chef John. You are the Japanese dojo of getting back your kitchen mojo.

[FireCracker]

Spoiler alert: It's pasta water.
Ok, not a spoiler at all. It's listed in the description box.

[jonathanleiman]

Actually, has Chef John and Chef Boyardee ever been video taped or photographed in the same room together?

[RainbowAngel]

"And dont worry its not gonna scramble the eggs, unless you're afraid... And the mixture can sense fear"
I died laughing. Never commented before on a recipe but goddamn so funny!

[derNachbar]

I made a broccoli gorgonzola-cheese sauce out of this and it was just perfect! Thank you chef!

[katiecastle]

Chef john is my papa john. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[Jessicanana]

I've been watching so much Bon Appetit here on youtube, I guessed the secret ingredient correctly as soon as you said there was one. Those guys have seriously helped my pasta game with that pasta water technique.

[poppykok]

I LOVE pesto so much that I could probably eat it off a dog's biscuit...Now add the words, "Creamy" "Ricotta" AND "Pasta" with "Pesto, " all in the same sentence, & I'm IN...Heaven that is...
Yesterday I TRIPLED your "Creme Caramel" recipe for our dessert last night, & it almost caused a "RIOT of the SPOONS" with, "your custard dish is bigger than mine, " HEY, you already ate yours so stop staring at mine", & the shout of "I call dibs on the last one"...When it comes to the (all BIG BOYS), HUNGRY cousins, & your "Chef John" recipes, there's no mercy among the otherwise polite boys : )

[MagicaLucem]

It works!
It lives and...
It's yummy.
Oh my goodness me...
( yep I'm British )
Chef John this is delicious ..And the lemon zest is a magic ingredient...not to be missed.
Sooo good.
Thank you so much

[moonlighter]

Pasta is so simple and adjustable. You really can't fail adding your personal flair.

[sharonrynes]

Gettinç my fix of Chef John's dulcet tones 😊

[Whippets]

I've been making variations of this for over 40 years. Some of the differences are that I will mince 1-2 small cloves of garlic, zest some lemon and add it to the ricotta in a food processor --- you can also add a little grated cinnamon (if you want a sweeter and distinctive sauce) or grated nutmeg, then ladle some pasta water and blend until you've reached your desired consistency. Transfer to a pan and then add your slightly undercooked pasta, toss and transfer to a dish. I normally add grated parmigiano although I like your idea of the ricotta salata. PS: I don't think the egg is necessary.

[stevenvicino]

@ 1:08 I loved watching my Italian landlady and her friends cackle like hens and press pasta with their thumbs. That's where that shape comes from. They'd get drunk on wine and trash-talk their husbands who were getting drunk making the local vino and trash-talking them. And did we feast. ITALIA!!!

[Hollywood]

Yuuummm :) sun dried tomatoes would be great in this too!

[BWil]

This was so good!! I made this with some grilled chicken and sauteed asparagus for my parents party, everyone loved it lol