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A creamy lemon-ricotta sauce is the perfect contrast to earthy spinach in this easy pasta dish, which comes together in just 30 minutes. Red pepper flakes add a touch of heat.

Fresh, tart lemon recipes from Food & Wine include creamy lemon pasta, limoncello, lemon chicken, lemon desserts, lemon-spiked condiments, and more lemon dishes to bring brightness to your table.

The grated Parmesan brings a subtle savouriness to this slow-cooked lemon chicken dish and the lemon zest adds tang.

Creamy ricotta cheese is the secret to the no-cook sauce for this 15-minute dish. It's brightened with lemon zest and juice and tossed with pasta for an effortless, elegant dinner.

To make a cream sauce even more decadent, add a little acid. It's easy and effective. Follow the recipe below for a perfectly thick sauce that doesn't go overboard.