Creamy Whipped Ricotta Pasta with Lemon and Spinach

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  2. 2Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  3. 3Boil spaghetti until al dente.
  4. 4Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
  5. 5Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
  6. 6Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
  7. 7In a blender, process ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. 8In a blender, process ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. 9In a blender, process ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  10. 10Return the pasta to the pot and add the ricotta mixture and half of the reserved pasta water.
  11. 11Return the pasta to the pot and add the ricotta mixture and half of the reserved pasta water.
  12. 12Return the pasta to the pot and add the ricotta mixture and half of the reserved pasta water.
  13. 13Add fresh baby spinach and stir over low heat for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is glossy.
  14. 14Add fresh baby spinach and stir over low heat for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is glossy.
  15. 15Add fresh baby spinach and stir over low heat for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is glossy.
  16. 16Add more pasta water as needed for that perfect "restaurant-style" finish.
  17. 17Add more pasta water as needed for that perfect "restaurant-style" finish.
  18. 18Add more pasta water as needed for that perfect "restaurant-style" finish.
  19. 19Garnish with lemon slices and extra Parmesan.
  20. 20Garnish with lemon slices and extra Parmesan.
  21. 21Garnish with lemon slices and extra Parmesan.
  22. 22Serve immediately!
  23. 23Serve immediately!
  24. 24Serve immediately!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

BlenderPot

Tips

  • Add more pasta water as needed for a perfect "restaurant-style" finish.