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Zesty Lemon Ricotta Pasta

3.60 from 10 votes
This fresh and zesty pasta is a quick and easy option that you can throw together with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 482.4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g wholemeal spaghetti or gluten free
  • 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 brown onion thinly sliced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cup kale destemmed and roughly chopped
  • 150 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juice and zest
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to packet directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and kale and cook until wilted.
  3. Add cooked pasta to the frying pan and stir through ricotta, basil leaves, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
  4. Remove from the heat and serve.