Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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Total time
30 min
Prep
Prep
10 min
Cook
Cook
20 min
servings
Servings
4
cuisine
Cuisine
Italian
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Age Category
1y and up
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Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian
Egg-free
Peanut-free
Tree-nut-free
Soy-Free
Fish-free
Shellfish-free
Pork-Free
Red meat-free
Sesame-Free

Ingredients

8 Ounce
pasta penne
1 Cup
ricotta cheese
8 Ounce
spinach
1/3 Cup
grated parmesan cheese
1
lemon
1 Tablespoon
olive oil
1
garlic clove
1/4 Teaspoon
salt
1/4 Teaspoon
black pepper

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions until it's al dente.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the ricotta sauce. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a generous pinch of pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Taste to ensure the seasoning meets your preferences.
Step 3
During the last minute of the pasta's cooking time, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Then, add spinach to the pot, stirring well and pushing the leaves down to submerge them in the water.

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Nutrition Facts per Serving

Calories
410 kcal
Fat
14 g
Carbohydrates
53 g
Protein
19 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
3 g
Sodium
408 mg
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