Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 200 g Spaghetti; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; A handful of spinach; 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese to garnish; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
682 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

Willa Mcdonald

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach, a light and creamy summer dish that is deliciously refreshing and super easy to make. It's ready in under 15 minutes, and it makes a perfect midweek meal in summer or any other time of the year.

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Ingredients

Servings

200 g Spaghetti (7 oz)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
A handful of spinach
2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese to garnish
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
2 minutes before the pasta is ready, add the fresh spinach to the pot and allow it to wilt.
Reserve ¼ cup of the water in which the pasta cooked, and drain the rest.
In a bowl, mix the ricotta, lemon juice and zest and olive oil.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour over the reserved water, and mix well to get a paste.
Pour the paste over the drained spaghetti, and mix well.
Serve immediately with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 682kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 598IU (12%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 349mg (35%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	682kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	84g	28%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	66mg	22%
Sodium	191mg	8%
Potassium	431mg	9%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	598IU	12%
Vitamin C	29mg	32%
Calcium	349mg	35%
Iron	2mg	11%