Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and creamy ricotta cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 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, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add drained pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian