Description
A delightful Lemon Ricotta Pasta combined with fresh spinach for a burst of flavor and sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti recommended)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the spinach and ricotta mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ricotta with cottage cheese or cream cheese. This dish can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Pasta, Ricotta Recipes, Easy Pasta Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes