Description
Spinach Ricotta Pasta is a quick, nutritious, and creamy plant-based dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Combining fresh spinach, plant-based ricotta, and simple wholesome ingredients, this flavorful pasta dish offers a comforting yet light meal that is easy to prepare and enjoyed by all ages.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
- 8 oz dry pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup plant-based ricotta
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (natural)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional), to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about a cup of pasta water for later.
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Toss in fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Combine Ingredients: Lower the heat and add plant-based ricotta, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined with the spinach.
- Toss Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta directly into the skillet. Mix thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if necessary. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve Warm: Plate immediately and enjoy your satisfying, creamy Spinach Ricotta Pasta while it’s hot and fresh.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water before draining; its starchiness helps the sauce cling perfectly to the noodles.
- Use fresh spinach for faster wilting and better texture.
- Cook pasta al dente to maintain the perfect bite and prevent mushiness.
- Slightly warm the plant-based ricotta before mixing to help it blend smoothly.
- Add salt and pepper gradually throughout cooking to layer flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Forty five g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach pasta, ricotta pasta, plant-based pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta, creamy pasta
