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LEMON RICOTTA PASTA & SPINACH

Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach

Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach is a quick and delicious dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a healthy, vegetarian delight.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole-Milk Ricotta Substitute cottage cheese if desired
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred
  • 1 each Lemon (Zest and Juice) Use a fresh lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle extra for flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove Minced; fresh preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Can substitute with kale or arugula

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Plate the Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach immediately, garnishing with extra shaved Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, consume shortly after cooking as the ricotta can change consistency over time.

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