Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

Name: Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni, or penne, or shell pasta, cooked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 10 ounces fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; 1 ounce fresh basil, chopped; 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup non-fat milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and zest of 1/2 lemon, optional; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

A quick and easy creamy low-fat pasta features ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and basil.

⭐ 4.2 (122 reviews) Prep: 8 minCook: 12 minTotal: 20 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American Italian

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Instructions

Start boiling a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes, ensuring garlic does not brown.
Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir until wilted.
Stir in ricotta cheese, milk, and optional lemon juice and zest.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
Combine the cooked pasta and ricotta mixture in a large bowl, adding reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh black pepper and optional Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 186 kcal

Carbohydrate: 24 g

Cholesterol: 13 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 86 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g