Ricotta-lemon pasta with spinach
A traditional Italian dish that is not widely known and is not served in most Italian restaurants, but it deserves a place there.
The mildness of the ricotta nicely balances the slightly bitter taste of the lemon zest. Spinach, parmesan, and simple seasoning with just salt and black pepper make this dish a great meal time in the summer sunshine.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Quantity: for two
Ingredients:
100 g of spaghetti
100 g of fresh spinach leaves
200 g of ricotta
50 g of grated parmesan
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2-3 tbsp olive oil for frying
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few lemon wedges to squeeze the juice over the pasta while eating
Preparation:
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to the instructions on the package
- At the same time, pour olive oil and spinach leaves into the pan and let the spinach leaves cook for a few minutes,
- Grate the peel of one lemon, add half the amount of lemon peel to the spinach, finely chop the garlic and add to the spinach.
- Add ricotta, stir, and fry for a few minutes. When the pasta is ready, transfer the pasta directly from the cooking water to the pan to the spinach-ricotta mixture.
- Add parmesan, season with black pepper and sea salt, and mix.
- Add 4-5 tablespoons of pasta cooking water, let it boil for a while, and serve.
- To serve, place the pasta on a plate, and sprinkle over black pepper and grated parmesan. Add the rest of the grated lemon peel to the pasta. Place a few lemon wedges on the edge of the plate.
Serve immediately
Ready!!