Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham Recipe

1. 1

   Squeeze the moisture out of the spinach and chop it fine

2. 2

   Boil water and cook and drain pasta.

3. 3

   Put half the butter in a saute pan and turn to medium high.

4. 4

   When butter foams, add ham, turn 2-3 times, then add spinach and liberal pinches of salt--the spinach needs it for flavor.

5. 5

   Turn to high and saute spinach, turning frequently, for about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and mix in nutmeg, grated or powdered (no more than 1/8 tsp).

7. 7

   Toss the pasta with the contents of the pan, plus the ricotta, the remaining butter, and the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Serve with salad, warm bread, and Parmesan and Pepper on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.