Description
A creamy, bright pasta dish featuring ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and a zesty lemon kick, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan until well combined and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American