Description
This creamy Spinach Ricotta Pasta is a quick and comforting dish perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Tender pasta is tossed with sautéed garlic and spinach, then blended with rich ricotta cheese, creating a luscious sauce that’s light yet satisfying. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a delicious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Cheese
- 200g pasta
- 150g ricotta cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 100g fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook, stirring until wilted and tender.
- Add Ricotta: Stir in the ricotta cheese, mixing to combine and warm through, creating a creamy sauce base.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with the spinach and ricotta mixture until well coated.
- Season: Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for flavor.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor; baby spinach works great too.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger groups.
- For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with a plant-based cheese alternative and omit Parmesan.
