Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish, combining creamy ricotta with fresh spinach and zesty lemon for a delightful summer meal.
Ingredients
- Short pasta (penne or farfalle)
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Lemon (zest and juice)
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet with spinach and garlic.
- Mix in the ricotta mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot.
Notes
For a heartier version, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also customize with additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, ricotta, lemon, spinach, quick meal, vegetarian, summer dish