Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and rich ricotta cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Mix until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and lemon zest.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a touch of freshness, add some chopped basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian