One Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Organic with Low Carb Swaps)
This healthy lemon ricotta pasta recipe features bright lemon flavors, creamy ricotta cheese, and chickpea pasta. Healthy, organic, and simple ingredients combine for a delicious flavor and easy dinner that requires minimal effort. Ready in under 20 minutes, one-pot ricotta lemon pasta is the perfect meal for any night of the week!
Servings: 4
Calories: 581kcal
Cost: 18.00
Equipment
- large skillet
- Cooking Spoon
- cutting board
- Citrus Juicer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz Banza rotini pasta
- 15 oz organic whole milk ricotta cheese
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large organic lemon juiced and zested
- 5 oz fresh organic Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ tap cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup extra creamy oat milk
Instructions
- Cook Banza rotini pasta according to the package directions. In the last 1-2 minutes, on medium-high heat, throw in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt. Make sure to cook the pasta al dente.
- Drain pasta and spinach, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Return cooked pasta and spinach to the pot on medium heat. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, garlic, oat milk, seasonings, olive oil, and a small amount of pasta water and stir for about one minute.
- Melt ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and stir. Add additional pasta water as desired for consistency. Keep in mind when removed from heat, the sauce will thicken slightly.
- Top with chicken or shrimp if desired. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
Hint: Take the ricotta and parmesan out of the fridge while the pasta cooks so that it can take the chill off of it. Room temperature cheese will melt so much easier!
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4185IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 621mg | Iron: 3mg