Description
Enjoy a comforting and easy Spinach Ricotta Skillet Pasta made without an oven. This dish is perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk ricotta cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian