Description
A vibrant pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and a zesty lemon flavor that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the spinach and garlic in the skillet. Add the ricotta mixture and some reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a fuller dish, consider adding toppings like cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken. Serve with a crisp side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg