Description
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring the vibrant flavors of lemon, ricotta, and spinach. This Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, then stir in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, seasonings, and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water. Finish with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.
- Arugula or kale can be used as substitutes for spinach.
- Choose whole-milk ricotta for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
