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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach in 15 Minutes

Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach in 15 Minutes Delight

Enjoy this Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach in just 15 minutes, a perfect blend of zesty and creamy that's ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Choose from spaghetti, linguine, penne, or fusilli.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta Whole-milk ricotta is best for flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Grate or press it for effectiveness.
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle more on top when serving.
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a good substitute.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon.
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste, essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Greens
  • 8 oz Spinach Fresh baby spinach works wonders for texture.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Heatproof measuring cup

Method
 

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  3. One minute before pasta is done, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water and add spinach to the pot, stirring gently.
  4. Drain pasta and spinach, return to pot, add the creamy ricotta sauce, and mix in reserved pasta water to desired creaminess.
  5. Plate the pasta, garnishing with extra Parmesan, olive oil, and lemon wedges. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, opt for fresh spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk for creaminess.

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