Description
This quick and easy Zesty Lemon Ricotta and Spinach Pasta is a healthy meal bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy texture, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the spinach and ricotta mixture in the skillet and toss well to combine.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg