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LEMON RICOTTA PASTA & SPINACH

Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach

This Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach is a quick and easy dish that captures the bright energy of Italian cuisine.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta spaghetti, linguine, penne, or fusilli
For the Ricotta Sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta whole-milk ricotta for best creaminess
  • 1 clove Garlic grated or pressed
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 whole Lemon zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
For the Greens
  • 8 oz Spinach fresh baby spinach
Seasoning
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. With one minute left on the pasta timer, reserve ½ cup of pasta water and add spinach to the pot, stirring gently to wilt.
  4. Drain the pasta and spinach, return to the pot, add the ricotta sauce, and gradually incorporate reserved pasta water until creamy.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and optional lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately. Adjust lemon juice for extra zing and ensure pasta is cooked al dente.

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