Description
A light and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and creamy ricotta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. 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. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian