Quick Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Deliciously creamy and rich, this Quick Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining fresh spinach and ricotta for a delightful meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (8 oz) pasta of choice
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (6 oz) fresh spinach
- (1/2 cups) ricotta cheese
- (1/4 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1/4 tsp) red pepper flakes
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (1/4 cups) reserved pasta water
- (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the (8 oz) pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve (1/4 cup) of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add (2 tbsp) olive oil and (3 cloves) minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- 3
Add (6 oz) fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted.
- 4
Lower the heat and mix in (1/2 cup) ricotta cheese and (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- 5
Season the mixture with (1/4 tsp) red pepper flakes, (1/2 tsp) salt, and (1/4 tsp) black pepper. Stir in the reserved pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- 6
Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy spinach and ricotta sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with (2 tbsp) fresh chopped parsley.
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