Baked Three Cheese Lemon Pepper Pasta

I have a new love in my life. You might know him.

He goes by the name Lemon Pepper.

Not the fake imposter. The one premixed in a plastic shaker at the market.

I’m talking the real deal. As in fresh lemon meet my pepper mill.

With lemon that lingers in every bite and its zest adding an underlying sweetness, the sharp bite of fresh cracked black peppercorns offers a much needed savory balance. The pungent flavor livens everything up and helps to marry the flavors including those of the three cheeses.

It’s a veritable cheese lover’s hug on a plate with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The holy trinity of Italian American cheese. All of which my household is never without. Each and every time I use it, more appears, magically, in its place.

Yep, I have cheese elves. I kid you not.

And did I mention there’s spinach? Fresh spinach and thyme.

Because they love lemon pepper too.