Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce Recipe

Name: Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fusilli pasta; 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves; 3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves; 1/2 cup well-drained, chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or blanched fresh spinach leaves; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 3 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound fusilli pasta
1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
1/2 cup well-drained, chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or blanched fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, combine the basil, mint, spinach, Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until fairly smooth.
3
Add the ricotta and pulse until combined.
4
When the pasta is tender, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the water it cooked in.
5
Transfer the hot pasta to a bowl and toss with the herb-and-ricotta mixture and the reserved tablespoon of cooking water.
6
Sprinkle the pasta with the bacon and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fusilli pasta, 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, 3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, 1/2 cup well-drained, chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or blanched fresh spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce

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