# Creamy Whipped Ricotta Pasta with Lemon and Spinach

This bright and zesty pasta dish features a velvety sauce made from whole-milk ricotta, Parmesan, lemon, and garlic, tossed with hot spaghetti and fresh baby spinach for a sophisticated and comforting meal ready in 15 minutes.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- 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 until al dente.
2. Save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
3. In a blender, process ricotta, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
4. Return the pasta to the pot and add the ricotta mixture and half of the reserved pasta water.
5. Add fresh baby spinach and stir over low heat for 2 minutes 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.
8. Serve immediately!

## Equipment

- Blender
- Pot

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BM39odpxs/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2ca30507-f5c6-4dad-b206-801c2ba57499
- Extracted: 2026-06-21

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