Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach: A Refreshing Homemade Delight
A delicious and simple dish combining fresh spinach and creamy ricotta with a zesty lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta, lemon juice, and zest.
- Combine cooked pasta with spinach mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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