Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine whole-milk ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then add fresh baby spinach to the pot, pushing it down to submerge. Cook for an additional minute until the spinach wilts.
- Drain the pasta and spinach in a colander, then return them to the pot. Stir in the prepared ricotta sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until smooth.
- Plate the Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach immediately, garnishing with extra shaved Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Notes
For best flavor, consume shortly after cooking as the ricotta can change consistency over time.
