Description
A light and creamy pasta dish featuring ricotta, fresh spinach, and a bright lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 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 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American