Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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A quick and easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta with fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.

Author: pedro-brice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta until al dente.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the minced garlic.
Combine ricotta, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
Drain the pasta, reserve some cooking water, and add it to the skillet.
Blend in the ricotta mixture until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
Fold in the spinach until wilted.
Serve garnished with black pepper and lemon zest.

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. For a vegan version, substitute with a plant-based ricotta.

Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/lemon-ricotta-pasta-spinach/