Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh lemon, ricotta, and spinach. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Mix until combined.
- Add drained pasta and toss, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American