Ricotta-Spinach Pasta

Name: Ricotta-Spinach Pasta
Total time: 18 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 9 ounces refrigerated fettuccine; 2/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; Lemon rind strips (optional); Orange and Olive Salad

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Hands-on Time

18 Mins

Total Time

18 Mins

Yield

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup)

Ready in less than 20 minutes, Ricotta-Spinach Pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

9 ounces refrigerated fettuccine
2/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups fresh baby spinach
Lemon rind strips (optional)
Orange and Olive Salad

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander over a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2

Combine ricotta, 1 teaspoon rind, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add walnuts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and juice. Add pasta, pasta water, and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Top with ricotta mixture and rind strips, if desired.

Ratings & Reviews

tgtgtgtg4's Review

2013-10-03T08:24:48-04:00 daisylover

The problem with this recipe is the adding of the pasta water. It waters the dish down. I added tomato sause to give it flavor. As it is, the ricotta gets watered down. this one needs to go back to the drawing board.

Just OK

2015-08-12T18:32:44-04:00 sgwdavis

Not a keeper. After reading the reviews, I didn't add the pasta water nor the walnuts (seemed an unusual addition) and added some sundried tomatoes. I also added a little more lemon juice, some red pepper flakes and garlic powder. It was just ok. Not going to bother with it again.

maddypotpie's Review

2012-08-06T19:40:18-04:00 Donnamaz

I read all of the reviews claiming this pasta was bland, and I still thought I might be able to improve it with some tweaks. I added crushed red pepper, italian seasonings, and some goat cheese, but it was still bland bland bland. Boring.

Julie1016's Review

2012-05-30T16:59:38-04:00 maddypotpie

I was soooo disappointed with this recipe. It seemed so good in concept, but my boyfriend ate half of his plate and gave the rest to our dog - which NEVER happens. I think walnuts were the wrong nut for this dish and feel like it needed vinegar or something to bring out more flavor.

cindythigpen's Review

2012-04-30T04:09:20-04:00 Whygal

This was delicious! I substituted toasted almonds for the walnuts and added them at the very end. My husband said "this is a keeper!"

CookieWoman2559's Review

2014-09-16T15:10:10-04:00 ChrisJSB

It IS and sounds delicious no complaints from me Love The Ricotta with the lemon !!!

Donnamaz's Review

2014-05-06T17:11:57-04:00 Palkscancook

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linahannigan's Review

2014-04-14T22:27:41-04:00 CookieWoman2559

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Palkscancook's Review

2013-10-04T03:33:08-04:00 Samsublime

This was delicious, even better that it is quick! I used white high fiber pasta, linguini, because I couldn't find whole grain fettuccine. The lemon/pepper ricotta topping made the meal. It is being added to my top 25 quick meals.

AdrianaKincaid's Review

2013-04-01T18:32:15-04:00 tgtgtgtg4

quick and delicious, i always end up adding more lemon though. a personal preference though

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