Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh lemon zest, creamy ricotta, and tender spinach. Quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American