Best Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water, until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over it and stir in, this will keep it from sticking. Keep warm.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning and toast until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, melt remaining butter with oil. Add thinly sliced garlic and fry until golden brown and crispy.

Step 4

Add spinach and stir in. Cook until wilted.

Step 5

Add lemon juice, zest and ricotta cheese. Stir in. Cook until creamy.

Step 6

Add pasta to skillet and stir in to coat with sauce. Add half of pasta water and stir in. If needed, add more.

Step 7

Add cheese and stir in.

Step 8

Serve pasta garnished with toasted bread crumbs, and more Parmesan cheese.