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Spinach and ricotta pasta recipe
I love all things pasta especially when it uses a handful of ingredients and is quick to make. Today’s recipe is so simple to make and sinfully creamy, one would think tossing pasta in ricotta could end up dry, not this one, the addition of milk and pasta water helps to emulsify the ricotta. You would not believe how good this is. The spinach complements the creamy ricotta, also, adding a pop of color and freshness. Moreover, it is a great way to use up your leftover fresh spinach from the other day. That said, you can use frozen spinach for this recipe too. So, if you love spinach, pasta, or ricotta then this recipe will be up your alley. It is a simple process of sauteing some garlic, onion, adding some spinach, cooking your pasta, tossing everything together with the creamy ricotta and parmesan cheese sauce. I also added a little bit of lemon zest and juice to give it that extra freshness. You can add chicken, salmon, or just have this on its own! If you are vegetarian or vegan, I have added some tips and variations at the bottom of the post.
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Lemon garlic pasta Ricotta cheese: Make sure you are using full-fat fresh ricotta, it is readily available in stores. Fresh baby spinach, substitute with frozen spinach but make sure it is thawed and drained. Milk Dried jalapeno Onion Garlic Butter Herb de Provence: substitute with Italian seasoning Lemon juice and lemon zest Salt and black pepper In the meantime, while the pasta is cooking, make the creamy ricotta sauce. To a large bowl add milk, ricotta, parmesan cheese, and whisk until combined. Pour the creamy ricotta sauce into the sauteed spinach, stir to combine. Add herb de Provence, lemon zest, chili flakes, and season with salt and black pepper, stir to combine. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce to combine, add pasta water if need be. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
Watch how to make it
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