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Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach

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A delightful dish combining creamy ricotta and bright lemon flavors with fresh spinach for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach, washed
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
  • 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice
  • 3 lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the pasta of your choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the ricotta sauce by combining ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. One minute before the pasta is done, add the spinach to the pot to wilt.
  5. After draining the pasta and spinach, return them to the pot.
  6. Add the ricotta sauce to the pasta, using reserved pasta water to achieve the desired creamy texture.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding roasted cherry tomatoes or substituting spinach with other greens like arugula. The use of pasta cooking water helps to enhance creaminess.

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