Description
A creamy pasta dish made with ricotta cheese, lemon, and fresh spinach. Light, bright, and comforting, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or elegant dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 cups spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
¼ cup pasta water
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
2. Whisk ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Wilt spinach in a skillet with olive oil.
4. Combine pasta, spinach, and ricotta sauce, tossing to coat.
5. Adjust consistency with pasta water and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Don’t overcook spinach.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
Gluten-free pasta works too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: lunch
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: lemon ricotta pasta, creamy pasta recipes, spinach pasta, quick pasta dinner, vegetarian pasta dishes