Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne); 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 unwaxed lemon (zest and juice); 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (grated or pressed); 8 oz fresh baby spinach; Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach

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Enjoy a light and zesty meal with lemon ricotta pasta & spinach ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for quick weeknight dinners—try it today!

Author: Arianna
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Dinner
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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1/2 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 unwaxed lemon (zest and juice)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (grated or pressed)
8 oz fresh baby spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
In the final minute of cooking the pasta, add spinach to wilt.
Drain pasta and spinach, returning them to the pot with the ricotta sauce and reserved water. Stir until well combined.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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