Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Last Updated on February 27, 2024
Citrusy lemon, creamy ricotta and spinach meld together for a fantastic lemon ricotta pasta. This incredible lemon ricotta pasta recipe is a fast and easy addition to your weeknight meal.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Italian
12
ingredients
7
steps
20
minutes
With more than a decade of culinary experience as a head chef, private chef and executive chef in Denmark, Turks and Caicos, Venezuela and Spain, Chef Carlos is a skilled and personable multilingual chef with a penchant for crafting incredible recipes. He has a wide range of culinary techniques and tips under his belt, and is a master at creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests, as well as crafting seasonal menus featuring high-quality ingredients.

Ingredients

Servings:
2
6 oz
dried linguini or vermicelli
3 oz
spinach
1 cup(s)
whole milk ricotta
1 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for topping
1 oz
Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1
garlic clove, minced
1
lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp
black pepper
salt, to taste
3 tbsp
finely chopped curly parsley
lemon wedges, to serve
crushed red pepper flakes, to serve
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Directions 7 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Once the water reaches a boil, cook the pasta according to the package's directions until al dente.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: Once the water reaches a boil, cook the pasta according to the package's directions until al dente.
Step 3

Meanwhile, make the lemon ricotta sauce. In a medium bowl, add the ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Set it aside.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: 
Meanwhile, make the lemon ricotta sauce.
Step 4

In the last minute of the pasta's cooking time, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Add the spinach to the pot. Stir well and push the leaves down to submerge them in water.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: In the last minute of the pasta's cooking time, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
Step 5

After 1 minute, completely drain the pasta water from the pot.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: After 1 minute, completely drain the pasta water from the pot.
Step 6

Add the reserved lemon ricotta sauce, finely chopped parsley and about a ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce. Add more cooking water if needed. The pasta sauce should be smooth and creamy.

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: 
Add the reserved lemon ricotta sauce, finely chopped parsley and about a ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water.
Step 7

Top the pasta with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with a side of lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe: 
Top the pasta with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
672
FAT
28.1 g
PROTEIN
32 g
CARBS
73.6 g
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Sarah D.

Sarah

29 Jul 2022

This was honestly so easy to make and super yummy.

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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

12 Jul 2022

Simple and delicious dinner in under 30 minutes!

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