Pasta And Ricotta

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a pot of water to boil.
2. 2
   Toss a heaping handful of coarse salt into the water, and add the pasta.
3. 3
   Cook the pasta al dente according to the time specified on the package.
4. 4
   Drain the pasta, preserving two cups of the cooking water.
5. 5
   Transfer the pasta back into the pot, and add the ricotta to it.
6. 6
   Mix the ricotta into the pasta, slowly adding as much of the preserved cooking water as is needed to achieve a creamy sauce.
7. 7
   Serve immediately with a grating of Parmigiano and, if desired, freshly ground black pepper.