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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach

This Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Shrimp and Spinach are zesty and creamy. The bright lemon flavor shines with the light ricotta sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lemon, Pasta, Ricotta, Shrimp
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces Whole Wheat Pasta You can use a long or short pasta
  • 1/2 Cup Ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 Zest from one Lemon
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 Ounces Shrimp
  • 2 Lemons Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/3 Cup White Wine Any white wine, we like Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1/2 Ounces Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 6 Cups Fresh Spinach or 1 to 2 cups of frozen spinach
  • Pasta Water

Instructions

  • Defrost the shrimp and remove the shells. Zest and juice the lemons (you only need the zest of one lemon, but will need the juice of 2). Add half of the lemon juice to the shrimp to marinate. Reserve the other half of the juice for later
  • Start the water for the pasta. When water starts to boil add 2 Tablespoons of salt. When water starts to boil again add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add the shrimp that has been marinated with lemon juice. Add the red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook shrimp until done. Takes about 5 minutes
  • Remove shrimp and set aside. Use the same pan to finish the pasta.
  • When pasta is done (according to the package instructions). Add the pasta to the same pan the shrimp were cooked in. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, wine, and the remaining lemon juice. Stir.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, lemon zest, and garlic powder. Add 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water and stir until combined. This will temper the ricotta so it doesn't curdle when added to the pasta
  • Stir the ricotta mixture into the pasta.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese
  • Gently stir the spinach into the pasta. Turn off the heat.
  • Place the pasta in a serving dish and top with the cooked shrimp.
  • Top with some slivers of parmesan cheese.
  • Serve and Enjoy!!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6074IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 5mg