Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Olive Oil, 2 tsp Onions, raw, 2 small choppedSpinach, frozen, 1 package (10 oz) Milk, 2%, 0.50 cup Thyme, fresh, 2 tsp Pine Nuts, 1 oz Garlic, 2 clove (remove)Ricotta Cheese, part skim milk, 8.5 oz Elbow Macaroni (or your favorite pasta), 12 oz salt, pepper, grated parmesan and nutmeg to tasteOPTIONAL: add sliced grilled chicken breast, grilled shrimp or a steamed veggie medley for extra protein and a more filling meal.
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, milk and mix, using a wooden spoon, until it forms a smooth sauce.
5
Season, using nutmeg, salt, freshly ground pepper and grated parmesan.
6
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve straight away on elbow or your favourite pasta.
Serving Size: 4 servings as a main dish or 8 servings as a side dish
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JXFINK.
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, milk and mix, using a wooden spoon, until it forms a smooth sauce.
5
Season, using nutmeg, salt, freshly ground pepper and grated parmesan.
6
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve straight away on elbow or your favourite pasta.
Serving Size: 4 servings as a main dish or 8 servings as a side dish
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JXFINK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 504.7
- Total Fat: 14.3 g
- Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
- Sodium: 125.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 76.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Protein: 21.8 g
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