How To Make Spinach & Ricotta Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz of penne pasta
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
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In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Stir in the ricotta mixture until well combined.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
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Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 30mg
- Sodium : 440mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 18g
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