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    Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine

    March 14, 2018 By Rene 16 Comments

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done!

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    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta

    I think we all love a simple dinner. Especially one that involves pasta. And this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine is sure to be one of your new favorite go-to dinners. You just need one pot and a few ingredients.

    The idea for this recipe came about when I finally realized that vegan ricotta tastes like the real deal stuff. It is one of the (very few) cheeses that vegans have gotten right and I can't get enough of it.

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta

    I used it in my Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Creamy Pesto and my Slow Cooker Mushroom Ragu with Vegan Ricotta. If you haven't taken the plunge, it is time to try this stuff.

    TSV TIP: My favorite vegan ricotta is sold by Kite Hill. They sell their products at Whole Foods as well as some other grocery stores. You can use their locater here to find the store nearest you.

    Now, I do have to say that if texture is a "thing" for you, be prepared for "ricotta-textured" sauce. Ricotta (vegan or otherwise) does not melt down into a creamy consistency like you would get with other white sauces. It will break down, but it will still retain some texture.

    And I don't say this to deter you, because I personally love the texture. I think that when combined with the butter, non-dairy milk and sauteed spinach, you get a great bite that lends itself well to a pasta sauce.

    I just want to make sure we're all on the same page before we get cooking.

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta

    When it comes to the non-dairy milk, use whatever you want, just make sure it is unsweetened! We don't want a sugary sauce.

    And for the spinach I opted for thawed out frozen spinach over fresh. But either will work. Sometimes frozen works better since it is already chopped and compressed into a small package. Just be sure to double or triple the amount (according to taste) if you decide to use fresh.

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta

    Top everything off with some vegan parmesan and fresh basil and call it a day.

    That's really all you need to know. I wasn't joking when I said this was simple. This makes the best dinner - serve it with a Toasted Breadcrumb and Vegan Parmesan Kale Salad, some garlic bread and call it a night.

    That's it folks.

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta
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    5 from 8 votes

    Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz dry linguine
    • 2 tablespoon vegan butter
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled and diced
    • ⅔ teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1 small* lemon juiced
    • pepper to taste
    • 8 oz vegan ricotta
    • ½ cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
    • ½ cup frozen spinach** thawed and drained well
    • vegan parmesan, fresh basil for topping

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Set aside.
    • Place the pot back on the stove over medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt. Add the garlic, garlic salt, lemon juice and pepper to the pan. Sauté for 30-60 seconds, or until the garlic begins to soften. 
    • Add the ricotta and non-dairy milk to the pan and whisk until the ricotta is melted and the milk is warmed through. Place spinach in the pan and stir to combine.
    • Add the cooked pasta and stir, adding pasta water as needed to break up the sauce.
    • Serve immediately with vegan parmesan and fresh basil.

    Notes

    *If your lemon is large, only use half (or to taste).
    **If you use fresh spinach, use 3 cups and chop it before adding it to the sauce. Allow it to wilt before adding the pasta.

    This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase I will receive a small percentage of the sale. Please know I would never link a product unless I have personally used it and loved it!

    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    When you're craving pasta this Simple Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Linguine will hit the spot. It requires 20 minutes and one pot to get the job done | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #pasta
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    Comments

    1. Avra

      March 10, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this recipe twice now and absolutely love it! Will 100% make it again. A recipe that is super super easy AND tastes great? The best!

      Reply
    2. Anne

      April 04, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I was torn between a red sauce and ricotta or this and I am so glad I made this! This was really good, I used kite hill ricotta and loved it! Will make again.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 13, 2021 at 8:40 am

        Yay! So glad you liked it! I love that Kite Hill Ricotta!

        Reply
    3. Sarah Drury

      November 03, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was excellent. I made my own ricotta from tofu. (Recipe called for nut. Yeast and miso which I think made it extra good) It was even better on the second day!

      Reply
    4. Alexis

      August 28, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Would you recommend a replacement substitute for the ricotta? They don’t have any where I’m located ?

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 29, 2019 at 10:23 am

        Hey Alexis - you can check out my homemade tofu ricotta here - https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/vegan-tofu-ricotta/

        Reply
    5. Andrea

      June 18, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      For a healthier twist, I recommend swapping the pasta out and using spaghetti squash.

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 20, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Good suggestion!

        Reply
    6. Kimberly Fawn Panzarella

      May 06, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!!
      Thanks for always posting such great vegan recipes!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 06, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        You're welcome - hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Asia Walker

      April 28, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      First of all this is sooo good, i’m a new vegan and i was weary of trying it because most healthy substitute foods taste like chalk, but this was excellent. The only thing i would next time is i hate lemon in my savory foods so i would cut back the amount. Other then that this is a 10

      Reply
    8. Daniela

      March 17, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, do you think I can make this without the use of vegan butter? Would it be ok to saute and soften my garlic in some vegetable broth or water? Love this recipe idea though!

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 18, 2018 at 7:58 am

        Hi Daniela - you could swap out the butter, but you will lose some of the richness, so I would opt for broth over water. It will add some extra flavor.

        Reply
    9. Jess @ Living on Leaves

      March 16, 2018 at 8:12 am

      YUM!! I used to love spinach and ricotta pasta, will definitely try this 🙂

      Reply
    10. Khushboo

      March 15, 2018 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      I had no idea that we get Vegan Ricotta. This recipe sounds comforting!

      Reply

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