Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach: A Delightful Weeknight Meal
A creamy and zesty lemon ricotta pasta tossed with fresh spinach, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well combined.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg