Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix until smooth.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the hot pasta to the ricotta mixture along with the fresh spinach. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including garlic sautéed in the olive oil.
- This dish can be made vegetarian-friendly by using a vegan ricotta alternative.
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams