Bright Lemon Ricotta & Spinach Pasta: A Delightful Weeknight Treat
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Stir in ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg