Description
This EASY LEMON RICOTTA PASTA & SPINACH recipe is a delightful, creamy dish that balances the zest of lemon with the richness of ricotta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
Ricotta
Parmesan cheese
Baby spinach
Lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the baby spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with ricotta, cooked spinach, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein. This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: EASY LEMON RICOTTA PASTA, Spinach Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner, Lemon Pasta, Ricotta Pasta, Comfort Food