One Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta

Name: One Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 16 ounces cavatappi pasta; 1 lemon; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 4 cups broth; 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup parmesan; baby spinach

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
8
Calories
291 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

One Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta

Iris Warren

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This zesty and light One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is made from simple ingredients and is perfect for weeknight dinners. In under 20 minutes, you'll have a delicious pasta dish with minimal effort and fewer dishes.

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Ingredients

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16 ounces cavatappi pasta or similar shape
1 lemon you'll need the juice and zest
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 cups broth vegetable or chicken
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup parmesan grated
baby spinach optional

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Instructions

Add the uncooked pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic, and broth to a heavy-bottomed pot. I like to use an enamel cast iron dutch oven.
Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 10 minutes, just until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Turn the heat down to low and stir in the spinach if using. Once the spinach has wilted, stir in the ricotta and heavy cream.
Top with parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon slices to squeeze over the pasta for more lemon flavor.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
for a sweeter (less sour) lemon taste, use Meyer lemons
use whole milk ricotta - it's the best way to get a creamy result
careful not to zest too hard on the lemons, you only want the yellow skin

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 1137mg (47%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	291kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	19mg	6%
Sodium	1137mg	47%
Potassium	182mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	465IU	9%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	106mg	11%
Iron	1mg	6%