5 from 63 votes
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta combines tender penne rigate with a creamy sauce made from ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, garlic, and butter. The dish carries subtle seasoning of Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, melding into a smooth, lightly textured sauce that clings to the pasta. It's a gentle, comforting dish that balances freshness from the spinach with the richness of cheese, making it a practical choice for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
334 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces penne rigate pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounces spinach fresh
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated or shaved, plus more to taste
- ground nutmeg to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic and spinach and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the ricotta and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until combined. Add up to an additional 1/4 cup of the pasta water to loosen the sauce, as desired.
- Stir in the Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
737mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3540IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3540IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.