Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Prepare the ricotta sauce

• In a bowl, combine ricotta, softened butter, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until smooth.

Combine pasta and sauce

• Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking water.
• Toss the hot pasta with the ricotta mixture, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen.

Serve

• Plate the pasta and enjoy while hot.