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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

A light, creamy pasta dish with zesty lemon and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Sauté spinach in a skillet with olive oil and garlic until wilted.
  • Toss the pasta with the ricotta mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Stir in sautéed spinach and top with Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.