Rigatoni Pasta with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach | Weight Loss Recipe

I’ve been whipping up this creamy ricotta with spinach & rigatoni for dinner, and it’s proof that pasta, fat, and cheese can still be part of a weight-loss recipe, as long as you make them the Mediterranean way. In under 15 minutes (just the time it takes to boil pasta!), you’ll have a satisfying, veggie-packed dinner that keeps you full without derailing your goals. Ready to get comfy with cheese again? Let me know below if you’re surprised pasta can be a healthy choice!

🍴 What You’ll Need:
• 8 oz whole-wheat rigatoni (cook al dente for lower glycemic index)
• 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chiffonaded (or double for extra veggies)
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan (plus extra for topping)
• Pasta cooking water (reserve 1 ladle‐ful)