Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Sauce For Pasta Recipe

Name: Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Sauce For Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 500 g fresh spinach, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 120 g ricotta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 15 g pine nuts, toasted; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetable stock, powdered (optional); 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
500 g fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
120 g ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
15 g pine nuts, toasted
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable stock, powdered (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion on a gentle heat until soft but not browned.
2
Add the thyme, garlic (if using) and spinach.
3
Continue to cook on low heat until the spinach leaves have wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. If you're spinach was very wet and there is a lot of water in the pan, drain some off otherwise the sauce will be very runny. If you're not sure drain it into a separate bowl you can always add some later if you feel it's too thick.
4
Add the ricotta cheese and mix, using a wooden spoon, until it forms a smooth sauce.
5
Season, using nutmeg (I use more than stated above, but then I really like nutmeg), salt, freshly ground pepper and powdered vegetable stock to taste.
6
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve straight away on your favourite pasta.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 teaspoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 500 g fresh spinach, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Sauce For Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Sauce For Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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