Penne With Ricotta And Greens Recipe

Name: Penne With Ricotta And Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne rigate; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 2 ounces baby arugula; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne rigate
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 ounces baby arugula
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, red pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add pasta, reserved 1/4 cup pasta water, ricotta, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Combine spinach, arugula, and pasta mixture in a large bowl, stirring until spinach begins to wilt. Stir in watercress. Top with pecorino cheese.
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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne rigate, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne With Ricotta And Greens 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.

Penne With Ricotta And Greens

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