Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (preferably spinach); 1 tablespoon tarragon; 2 tablespoons margarine, Softened; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ cup pine nuts; ½ teaspoon lemon, rind of, Grated; 1 small onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¾ cup ricotta cheese (part skim); 1 dash pepper, Ground; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces pasta (preferably spinach)
1 tablespoon tarragon
2 tablespoons margarine, Softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon lemon, rind of, Grated
1 small onion, chopped
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup ricotta cheese (part skim)
1 dash pepper, Ground
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, Chopped

1
GARNISH: halved cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, sweet red pepper strips, steamed asparagus spears, or sauteed mushroom caps dusted with paprika.
2
Boil a large pot of warer; cook pasta until al dente.
3
While pasta is cooking, in a small skillet, melt margarine.
4
Add pine nuts and onion, stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until pine nuts are lightly browned and onion is softened.
5
Set aside.
6
In a small bowl, beat cheese with remaining ingredients.
7
Stir in pine nuts and onion.
8
When pasta is done, drain well; toss with sauce.
9
Top with freshly ground pepper and garnishes.
10
VARIATIONS: - substitute raw cashews for pine nuts

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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: 8 ounces pasta (preferably spinach), 1 tablespoon tarragon, 2 tablespoons margarine, Softened, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts

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