Easy Ricotta Pasta – Creamy, Quick, and Delicious

There’s something magical about a bowl of creamy ricotta pasta! It feels indulgent, but it couldn’t be easier to make. With just a few simple ingredients like ricotta, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil, you can have a comforting, restaurant-worthy dinner on the table in under 20 minutes!

Author: Food with Feeling

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 464 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - pasta of choice
1 ½ cups - whole milk ricotta cheese
¾ cup - parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons - olive oil, or butter
4 cloves - garlic
1 - lemon
⅓ cup - fresh herbs parsley, or chives
2 cups - Spinach
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup - reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 ½ cups of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
Return the same pot to the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Lower the heat and stir in ricotta, parmesan, and lemon zest/juice (if using). Gradually pour in reserved pasta water, a little at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until just wilted. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Return the pasta to the pot and toss until well coated in the sauce. If needed, add a splash more pasta water to loosen.
Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

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