One-Pot Lemon Broccoli Ricotta Pasta

Posted By Ivanka

September 19, 2023

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Get your greens in with this perfectly nourishing dinner recipe for the whole family! My 10 month old baby was JUST as into it as my husband. Best part? It all comes together in one pot so clean up is a breeze! Spice up the adult servings with a dash of chili flakes and extra olive oil.

SERVES: 4

Prep Time

10 MIN

Cook Time

20 MIN

Total Time

30 MIN

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Ingredients

1 box short noodle pasta
1 head of broccoli
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup ricotta cheese
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon
½ cup reserved pasta water
Salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional) to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt

2. While you're waiting, chop the broccoli into small florets

3. Add noodles to boiling water and cook as per package instructions

4. When there are 2 minutes remaining for the noodles, add broccoli and frozen peas directly into the pot

5. Scoop out ½ cup of pasta water and set aside

6. Drain noodles and veggies using a strainer and add back into the pot

7. Add ricotta, parmesan, juice of one lemon, and reserved pasta water

8. Stir everything until a smooth consistency is formed

9. Serve immediately and season to taste