4.6 from 279 votes
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Pasta made with spinach, garlic, shallot, lemon and a simple, creamy ricotta sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for the perfect pasta dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups packed spinach leaves
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish: freshly chopped basil, crushed red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese & lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water and drain the pasta. Pour the pasta back into the pot.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the spinach and shallot and cook until spinach is wilted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ricotta cheese. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and stir until creamy. Add the reserved pasta water and stir again until well combined. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add in the pasta and stir well until pasta is well coated in the ricotta sauce. Garnish with basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. You can also add an extra squeeze of lemon juice if you want a stronger lemon flavor. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1662IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1662IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.