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Creamy Lemon-Ricotta Pasta Delight

Name: Creamy Lemon-Ricotta Pasta Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound gemelli pasta; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1/2 cup diced onions; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes; 2 cloves garlic, minced

This zesty, creamy pasta dish is the perfect balance of elegance and comfort, capable of transforming a mundane weeknight into something delightful. It combines the refreshing aroma of lemons and the creamy textures of ricotta and Parmesan cheese to create a meal that is as pleasing to the palate as...

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30 min

TOTAL TIME

655

CALORIES

$2.55

PER SERVING

Ingredients

12 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

1 cup parmesan cheese

freshly grated

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

torn

1 cup whole milk ricotta

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp red chili flakes

2 cloves garlic

minced

Directions

10 STEPS

10 min

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

30 min

TOTAL TIME

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding the sea salt once the water starts boiling.

Add the gemelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until it's al dente.

While the pasta is boiling, chop your onions, mince your garlic, and tear up the basil leaves.

Before draining the pasta, reserve 1.5 cups of pasta cooking water.

Drain the pasta and set aside.

Using the same pot, saute your diced onions and minced garlic until the onions become translucent.

Lower the heat and add your whole-milk ricotta, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper and 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, stirring until well combined and creamy.

Add the drained pasta and fresh spinach, continue to stir until the pasta is well coated in sauce and the spinach is wilted.

Adjust the consistency of the sauce with leftover pasta water as needed.

Serve the pasta in bowls, garnish with torn basil leaves, and sprinkle some red chili flakes on top for an extra kick. Add extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Health Info

Macros

16g

CARBS

49g

FAT

42g

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets

VEGETARIAN

Contains these allergens

WHEAT