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Lemon Ricotta Spinach Pasta

A creamy, fresh, and easy pasta dish made with ricotta, spinach, and bright lemon flavors, perfect for a quick vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 300 g pasta
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Pan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Stir in ricotta cheese and mix until creamy.
  5. Add lemon zest and juice, then mix well.
  6. Pour in pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Stir in parmesan, season, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor and adjust consistency with pasta water as needed.