Description
A vibrant and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, zesty lemon, and toasted pine nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or whole wheat)
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- 1 Lemon (juice and zest)
- Pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with garlic and spinach.
- Mix in ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and zest. If the pasta is dry, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until creamy.
- Stir in toasted pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute over low heat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest, herbs, or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a twist, substitute spinach with kale or pine nuts with walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, lemon, ricotta, vegetarian, spinach, pine nuts, quick dinner
