Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Darling, put down that sad freezer meal because spinach and ricotta pasta is here to rescue your taste buds in style.
Except, plot twist—it’s vegan, so the only cow involved is the one you didn’t need to borrow cheese from.
Creamy dairy-free ricotta, vibrant spinach, and twirl-worthy pasta join forces to create comfort food that looks chic without effort.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s your quick passport to “I cooked something fabulous” bragging rights.
So grab that pot, channel your inner kitchen goddess, and let spinach and ricotta pasta give you a silky plant-based hug.
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Recipe
A creamy vegan spinach and ricotta pasta featuring cashew-based cheese, tender greens, and silky noodles—rich, wholesome, and satisfying without the dairy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 20 minutes in hot water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Blend cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until creamy ricotta-like consistency forms.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in cashew ricotta, mixing gently until creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, combining everything evenly.
- Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Iron: 18%
- Folate: 22%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap cashews with sunflower seeds if nut-free.
- Sprinkle extra nutritional yeast for a cheesier punch.
- Use whole-grain pasta for more fiber and heartiness.
- Perfect with garlic bread, red wine, and your favorite reality TV binge.
