Lemony Greens and Ricotta Pasta
January 16 2023 – Sarah Horne
Bright, fresh, and full of lemony flavor!
Lemony Greens and Ricotta Pasta
Sarah Horne (@sarahslydelicious)
6
15 minutes
20 minutes
Pasta
A recipe fit for any time of year, this creamy pasta is packed with bright, lemony flavor and delicious super greens. And the best part? It’s super fast, incredibly simple, and comes together in one pot!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Fresh or Dried Zelli Spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Fresh Grated Garlic
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 c. Whole Milk Ricotta
- 1 c. Fresh Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper
- 2 c. Baby Mixed Super Greens
Directions
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta to Al dente.
Meanwhile, make sure you have all remaining ingredients prepped and ready to go! Once the pasta is done, the recipe moves FAST, so be ready!
Once pasta is done, reserve one cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Leave pasta aside for now.
Return your pot to the stove and reduce heat to medium. Add olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest to oil and allow spices to bloom until nice and fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir frequently and do not let your garlic or spices burn.
Add ricotta, parmigiano, lemon juice, and half of your reserved pasta water and whisk together quickly until well-combined.
Add pasta back to pot and quickly combine with tongs, adding remaining pasta water as needed until pasta is well coated with sauce.
Add greens to pasta and stir until wilted. Add salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Plate and serve immediately!
1 comment
Love your store. And word is getting out about your pasta. Folks from Bentonville are driving here just to buy your pasta! Thanks for the inspiring recipes!