Recipe
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Creamy Ricotta and Spinach Pasta

Whole-grain pasta tossed in a luxurious, light ricotta and spinach sauce with a hint of lemon zest.

Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Open in lopu

Nutrition

per serving
kcal
485
Protein
22 g
Fat
16 g
Carbs
65 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings
  • Whole-grain pasta400 g
  • ricotta cheese250 g
  • fresh spinach200 g
  • parmesan50 g
  • lemon zest1 tsp
  • garlic3 clove
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Method

5 steps

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the whole-grain pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.

  4. Reduce heat to low, stir in the ricotta cheese and the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce, then mix in the lemon zest.

  5. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, stir in the parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.