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Creamy Lemon-Ricotta Pasta Delight
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...
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
481
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding the sea salt once the water starts boiling.
2
Add the gemelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until it's al dente.
3
While the pasta is boiling, chop your onions, mince your garlic, and tear up the basil leaves.
4
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1.5 cups of pasta cooking water.
5
Drain the pasta and set aside.
6
Using the same pot, saute your diced onions and minced garlic until the onions become translucent.
7
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.
8
Add the drained pasta and fresh spinach, continue to stir until the pasta is well coated in sauce and the spinach is wilted.
9
Adjust the consistency of the sauce with leftover pasta water as needed.
10
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
14g
CARBS
39g
FAT
27g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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