Description
A creamy, bright pasta dish featuring ricotta and lemon zest tossed with spaghetti, wilted spinach, and grated Parmesan for a quick, elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet with spinach. Pour the ricotta mixture over the pasta, tossing to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.