Description
A fresh and flavorful pasta dish made with creamy ricotta cheese, bright lemon, and nutritious spinach, perfect for quick dinners or lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the ricotta mixture, tossing to coat.
- If the pasta is too dry, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also substitute spinach with arugula or kale. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg