Lemon Garlic Ricotta Pasta

Name: Lemon Garlic Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1KG
Ingredients: 375g pasta – try Vetta SMART Protein Pasta (1 packet); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 lemon, the juice and zest; 1L (4 cups) salt-reduced liquid vegetable stock; 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup light thickened cooking cream; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup baby spinach, tightly packed; 3 tablespoons mint, chopped

April 14, 20231 min read

Lemon Garlic Ricotta Pasta

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Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

260

This one-pot pasta is quick to prepare and great for meal prep. Try it today!

Author:

Sarah Ham

Ingredients

375g pasta – try Vetta SMART Protein Pasta (1 packet)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lemon, the juice and zest
1L (4 cups) salt-reduced liquid vegetable stock
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup light thickened cooking cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup baby spinach, tightly packed
3 tablespoons mint, chopped

Directions

In a large pot add the pasta, garlic, lemon, and stock, and mix to combine.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 10-12 mins or until the pasta is cooked.
Turn to low heat and add ricotta, cream, parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix until creamy.
Add peas, spinach, and mint, and mix until combined. Season to taste.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy!