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Lemon Ricotta Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Grilled Chicken

Lemon Ricotta Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Grilled Chicken
  • Category

    Main Course

  • Cusine

    Italian

Ingredients

1 lb grilled chicken breasts

1 lb dry linguine

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup reserved pasta water

6 oz fresh baby spinach

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 cups part skim ricotta

1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan

Directions

Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package, reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining pasta. Drain water and return pasta to pot. Set pot over medium-low heat and add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, ricotta, 1/2 cup hot reserved pasta water and parmesan and toss to evenly coat. Add in more pasta water as desired to thin and season with salt and pepper to taste, cook and toss, about 2 minutes, until ricotta is heated through. Toss in spinach and grilled chicken. Serve warm topped with more parmesan if desired.