Lemon Ricotta Pasta (No-Cook Whipped Sauce)

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta (No-Cook Whipped Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces short pasta (like rigatoni, penne, rotini, farfalle, etc); 10 ounces spinach (fresh); 1 cup ricotta (whole-milk is best); ½ cup grated Parmesan (or more to taste); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (or more to taste); ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional); ¾ teaspoon salt (or more to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Lemon ricotta pasta is a creamy, protein-rich dinner with fresh lemon flavor and a no-cook whipped sauce. Ready in about 15 minutes, it's an easy, comforting meal for busy weeknights with no heavy cream required.

Updated at: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:47:48 GMT