Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti

Name: Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; 1 cup ricotta cheese; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper, to taste; red pepper flakes, optional; Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

By Cheese, Pasta, Vegetarian Boiling, Sautéing

June 25, 2024

This Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti is light and flavorful. The creamy ricotta cheese, the bright tang of lemon, and the freshness of spinach, with spaghetti, can be thrown together in about 15 minutes.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

1 cup ricotta cheese

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

red pepper flakes, optional

Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

4Reduce the heat to low and add the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir until the ricotta is fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

6Garnish with parmesan and lemon wedges and serve.

Note

1If you want a creamier sauce, add a splash of pasta cooking water to the sauce before combining with the spaghetti.

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