# Whipped Ricotta and Lemon Pasta

This bright, zesty, and sophisticated pasta dish features spaghetti tossed with a velvety smooth blend of whole-milk ricotta, Parmesan, lemon, and garlic, complemented by fresh baby spinach, all ready in 15 minutes.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 15 oz Whole-milk ricotta
- 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 5 oz Baby spinach
- 1 cup Reserved pasta water
- Salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes

## Instructions

1. Boil spaghetti al dente.
2. SAVE 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
3. In a blender, process ricotta, Parmesan, oil, garlic, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
4. Return the pasta to the pot and add the ricotta mixture and half the pasta water.
5. Add fresh baby spinach and stir over low heat for 2 mins until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is glossy.
6. Add more pasta water as needed for that perfect "restaurant-style" finish.
7. Garnish with lemon slices and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately!

## Equipment

- blender
- pot

## Tips

- Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Add more pasta water as needed for a perfect "restaurant-style" finish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1J4jd5hudj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/168b64c6-ab7e-4337-ae5b-def6432f7373
- Extracted: 2026-04-27

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