Description
A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring long strands of spaghetti boiled with fresh baby spinach leaves tossed in a smooth whipped cream of whole-milk ricotta extra virgin olive oil shredded Parmesan cheese grated garlic lemon zest and lemon juice.
Ingredients
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1/2 lb spaghetti.
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1 cup whole-milk ricotta.
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8 oz fresh baby spinach.
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1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
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1 whole lemon zested and juiced.
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3 whole lemon wedges.
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
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1 clove garlic grated.
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Salt and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
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Boil a half-pound of long spaghetti strands inside a wide pot of salted water until al dente reserving a half-cup of cooking water before draining.
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Mash the whole-milk ricotta extra virgin olive oil shredded Parmesan cheese microplaned garlic lemon zest and lemon juice inside a bowl until smooth.
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Drop 8 ounces of fresh baby spinach leaves straight into the bubbling pasta pot during the absolute final 60 seconds of the cooking cycle.
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Drain the pasta and wilted spinach layers through a strainer returning the damp hot wheat strands straight back into the warm cook pot.
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Pour the whipped cheese paste and your reserved hot starch water over the noodles off the burner tossing forcefully for 1 minute until smooth.
Notes
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Whisking the hot cooking starch water into the cheese paste off the heat is the secret to a professional-grade smooth sauce for this Zesty Lemon Ricotta and Spinach Spaghetti.
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Carbohydrate-heavy long wheat strands provide a sophisticated and energy-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This simple one-pan cooked noodle dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.
- Prep Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Category: Dinner, Main Course.
- Method: Stovetop Boiling/Tossing.
- Cuisine: Traditional Italian Countryside Bistro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled dinner plateful section with 2 cups of noodles.
- Calories: ~ 380 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 3 g.
- Sodium: ~ 290 mg.
- Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 48 g.
- Fiber: ~ 3 g.
- Protein: ~ 16 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 35 mg.
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Ricotta and Spinach Spaghetti, Tossed Creamy Wheat Strands, Stunning One Pan Recipes, Lemon Ricotta Pastas, Garlic Spinach Noodles, New York Recipe.