One Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta: Quick and Delicious Meal!
A quick and delicious dish made with pasta, ricotta cheese, and fresh ingredients, all cooked in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz of your favorite pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, pasta, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring everything to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked and most of the broth is absorbed.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes become soft.
- Take the skillet off the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil for added flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the amount of ricotta cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450