Description
A quick and delightful pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with ricotta cheese in the skillet, stirring well while adding reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Add lemon zest and juice, mixing to elevate the flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding chopped fresh herbs for added freshness.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese and herbs.
Notes
For a plant-based version, replace ricotta with a vegan alternative. Feel free to add chili flakes for heat or mushrooms for extra earthiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta, ricotta, spinach, quick meals, vegetarian recipes, lemon pasta, easy dinner