Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
682 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach
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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
- 200 g spaghetti (7 oz)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- spinach handful
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese to garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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