Description
This Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta is sure to become your new favorite pasta dish. Creamy, tangy and effortlessly delicious, this pasta recipe embodies the essence of simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 8-ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/8 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Begin by boiling the pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Don’t forget to salt the water for the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach and white wine, then season with salt. Cover with a lid and allow the spinach to steam and just wilt for about a minute.
- Add the prepared ricotta mixture to the skillet, along with a ladle of the pasta water. Stir vigorously to combine.
- Once al dente, transfer the pasta directly from the pot, into the sauce.
- Toss well to coat the pasta, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Plate the Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Use your favorite pasta shape, or make homemade pasta.
- If using homemade pasta, plan accordingly as homemade pasta boils much quicker than dried pasta.
- Timing is key to this recipe.
- Steam the spinach for only a minute.
- Try to avoid draining the pasta, if possible. Transfer directly from the pot.
- Use reserved pasta water as needed to develop a creamy sauce (you may use up to 3 to 4 ladles).
- Cook the pasta just to al dente. The pasta will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Stir vigorously as you combine the ricotta mixture into the sautéed spinach.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American