Lemon, Ricotta, and Spinach Pasta



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 1poundfusilli corti bucati pasta
  • 1cupricotta cheese
  • 1/2cupolive oil
  • grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1teaspoonsalt, or to taste
  • talian seasoning
  • 1/2teaspoongarlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • 1pinchcrushed red pepper flakes
  • 2cupsbaby spinach
  • small handful basil leaves, cut into very thin strips, or to taste
  • 1teaspoonfresh thyme, or to taste
  • lemon slices

  • Directions

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and return to a boil; cook until pasta is tender with a bite, 8 to 12 minutes. Reserve 2 cups pasta water, then drain. Return pasta to the pot.

    In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic granules, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

    Add ricotta mixture and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to pasta and toss. The sauce will thicken and adhere as it is tossed. Add more reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

    Place spinach in a colander. Pour remaining reserved pasta water over spinach to wilt; toss spinach into pasta.

    Divide into serving bowls. Top each serving with a slice of lemon, basil, thyme, cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    452

    Calories

    19g

    Fat

    60g

    Carbs

    14g

    Protein

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