Pasta With Herbed Ricotta, Tomatoes and Spinach Recipe

Name: Pasta With Herbed Ricotta, Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups of fresh spinach, well rinsed and tough stems removed; 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese; 4 scallions, trimmed and minced; ⅓ cup packed basil leaves, minced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons flat parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound penne; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

4 cups of fresh spinach, well rinsed and tough stems removed
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
4 scallions, trimmed and minced
⅓ cup packed basil leaves, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons flat parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound penne
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Blanch the rinsed spinach leaves in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until limp, about 1 minute.
2
Drain the spinach and cool completely under cold running water.
3
Pat dry and chop.
4
Put the ricotta cheese in a large bowl and beat with a fork until smooth.
5
Stir in the spinach, scallions, basil, tomatoes, parsley and olive oil.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cook the penne until tender in well-salted boiling water.
8
Drain, toss with the ricotta mixture, garnish with the pine nuts and serve immediately.

566

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups of fresh spinach, well rinsed and tough stems removed, 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese, 4 scallions, trimmed and minced, ⅓ cup packed basil leaves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Herbed Ricotta, Tomatoes and Spinach 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, Tomatoes and Spinach

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