INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. pan-fried chicken breasts , sliced into strips*
• 1 lb. dry linguine , fettucine or spaghetti
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Gourmet Inspirations Sweet & Spicy Lemon sauce
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
• 6 oz. fresh baby spinach, steamed just until beginning to wilt
• 1 1/2 cups part skim ricotta
• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan , plus more for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package, reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining pasta.
2. Drain water (reserve ¼ cup) and return pasta to pot. Set pot over medium-low heat and add Gourmet Inspirations Sweet & Spicy Lemon sauce, ricotta, 1/4 cup hot reserved pasta water and parmesan and toss to evenly coat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cook and toss, about 2 minutes, until ricotta is heated through. Toss in spinach and grilled chicken. Serve warm topped with more parmesan if desired.
4. *Try brushing the chicken lightly with olive oil and season both sides salt, pepper and garlic powder before frying.