Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula

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03
May

Our Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula is a perfect combination of flavors and nutrition. This pasta dish is made with simple ingredients such as creamy ricotta and peppery arugula. The addition of tangy lemon gives it a refreshing and bright taste, making it a perfect choice for a light summer macro-friendly lunch or dinner.

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Recipe for Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula

Category:
Cuisine:
  • Dinner
Diet Type:
  • High Protein
Ingredients
  • 440g pasta, any shape
  • 430g whole-fat ricotta cheese
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 40g parmesan cheese
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 170g Arugula
Method
  1. Cook pasta until slightly firm, drain, and return to saucepan.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat over medium heat until hot, ricotta cheese, juice, and zest of 1 lemon, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, a pinch of salt,
    liberal helping of black pepper.
  3. Add mix to saucepan.
  4. Add arugula and stir well.

This recipe makes 2 300g servings.

You can substitute pasta for edamame or chickpea pasta for different macros.

Nutrition
Servings:
2
Calories:
477kcal
Fat:
13g
Carbohydrates:
68g
Protein:
22g

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