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Zesty Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Fresh Spinach: A Flavorful Delight

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A refreshing lemon ricotta pasta dish that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To make this zesty lemon ricotta pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 8 oz of your favorite pasta (spaghetti or penne work great)
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted (2-3 minutes).
  4. Drain pasta, add it to the skillet with spinach, then mix in ricotta, lemon juice, and zest.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, serve warm with Parmesan cheese and extra lemon zest.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any pasta type you prefer.
  • Adjust lemon juice and zest to taste for more or less zing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg