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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta: A Simple and Delicious Recipe

Lemon and pasta? It’s a match made in foodie heaven! Add some creamy ricotta cheese and healthy spinach into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a winning vegetarian meal or side dish. This easy-peasy creamy lemon ricotta pasta recipe requires just four ingredients and can be whipped up in under 20 minutes!

Let’s break it down.

Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta:

A Simple and Delicious lemon and pasta? It’s a match made in foodie heaven! Ingredients: pasta (any type works, but spaghetti is great), ricotta cheese, lemon for juicing and zesting, and fresh baby spinach. Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. In a pot, combine cooked pasta, ricotta, baby spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat if desired. Stir in 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce, adding more as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Avoid overcooking pasta to prevent a mushy texture. Enjoy as a meatless main dish or pair with chicken, seafood, beef, lamb, or pork.

Quick and easy to make in under 20 minutes. Versatile and customizable – add more spinach or spices to suit your taste. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests with minimal effort.

_{Repurposed article originally published in 30 Seconds Food}