Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta and tangy lemon, tossed with fresh spinach for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or your choice of pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be creamy and fragrant!
- Combine the cooked pasta with the spinach and the ricotta mixture, tossing until well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added crunch, toss in some toasted pine nuts or walnuts. This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, ricotta, lemon, vegetarian, easy recipe