One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
This Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is a quick and easy weeknight meal ready in 20 minutes. This delicious pasta dish is packed with flavor, featuring ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and vibrant lemon.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream can substitute half and half
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt + more to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz. Rotini pasta
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 3-4 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prep: In a small bowl, stir together: ricotta, cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Boil Pasta: In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Stir the pasta often so it doesn't stick. There will seem like there isn't enough water, but it will work! When the pasta is al dente, the water should be mostly gone. Troubleshooting: If water absorbs too quickly before the pasta is cooked to al dente, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water and continue to cook, stirring often.
- Add: Over low heat, add spinach and stir until wilted. Then, add the ricotta mixture and Parmesan cheese. Stir until pasta is well-coated.
- Finish: Season with salt to taste (if needed). Top with fresh basil, freshly ground black pepper, if you like!
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 14.6gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.3gVitamin D: 3µgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
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