Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Rating 5.0
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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 tblsp
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 tblsp
finely chopped curly parsley
lemon wedges, to serve
crushed red pepper flakes, to serve

Directions 7 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

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

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Step 2

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

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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.

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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.

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Step 5

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

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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.

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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!

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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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