Vegetarian Hemp Pasta with Fresh Ricotta, Spinach & Walnuts

Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 2 oz dry pasta
Allergens: wheat, gluten, milk, tree nuts

Ingredients

• Hemp-enriched dry pasta – 2 oz

• Fresh spinach or turnip greens – 1 cup (lightly packed)

• Fresh ricotta (sheep or buffalo preferred) – ¼ cup

• Walnuts, lightly toasted & chopped – 1 tbsp

• Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp

• Lemon zest – ½ tsp

• Chili flakes – pinch

• Black pepper – to taste

• Salt – minimal, to taste

Preparation

1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve pasta water.

2. Wilt greens briefly in a sauté pan with olive oil.

3. Add pasta and a splash of pasta water; fold to combine.

4. Remove from heat. Gently fold in ricotta to create a light, creamy coating.

5. Finish with walnuts, lemon zest, chili flakes, and black pepper.

Nutrition Notes:

• Ricotta provides calcium and complete protein in controlled quantity

• Walnuts contribute omega-3s, magnesium, and zinc

• Lemon improves iron bioavailability from greens and hemp