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EASY LEMON RICOTTA PASTA

Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta for a Fresh, Flavorful Dinner

Enjoy this EASY LEMON RICOTTA PASTA, a vibrant dish ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne) Whole grain optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole-Milk Ricotta Part-skim or dairy-free as substitute
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Dairy-free alternatives available
  • 1 unit Unwaxed Lemon (zest and juice) Fresh juice for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavored oil preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated or pressed) Use roasted garlic for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Kale or other leafy greens optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and add the pasta. Cook until al dente.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix whole-milk ricotta, olive oil, grated Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In the last minute of cooking the pasta, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and add spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
  4. Drain pasta and spinach, return to the pot and keep warm.
  5. Mix in the ricotta mixture and reserved pasta water until creamy.
  6. Serve immediately with olive oil, extra Parmesan, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored but are best fresh.

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