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Best Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Best Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta for a Quick Dinner Delight

Experience the Best Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta, an easy vegetarian dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni pasta Or substitutes like penne or farfalle.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole milk ricotta cheese Can be swapped with mascarpone.
  • 1/2 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Brightens the dish.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice Adjust to taste for acidity.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Roasted red peppers Sliced, can use jarred or homemade.
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Wilts beautifully.
For Seasoning and Finishing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing and drizzling.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and add rigatoni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, combine ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté roasted red peppers for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Reduce heat to low, add drained rigatoni to the skillet, pour ricotta mixture and pasta water over the pasta. Stir to coat.
  5. Serve in bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Reserve pasta water for desired sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best texture.

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