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Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach

A creamy and zesty pasta dish featuring ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and a hint of lemon, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Spinach
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or any pasta of choice
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
Ricotta Sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk or part-skim
  • 1 lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Prepare Ricotta Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated parmesan. Mix until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet with garlic. Toss to combine and wilt the spinach.
  2. Stir in the ricotta mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish.

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