Recipe: Lemony Ricotta Pasta with Basil

Name: Recipe: Lemony Ricotta Pasta with Basil
Ingredients: 1 pound dried short pasta, such as gemelli, fusilli, penne, or rotini; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, preferably freshly made; 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese; Finely grated zest of 1 large lemon; Juice of 1 large lemon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; Pinch red pepper flakes (optional); Good-quality olive oil, for serving