Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Combine a few simple ingredients to create this creamy pasta dinner ready in less than 25 minutes!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Penne Rigate pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounces fresh spinach
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated or shaved, plus more to taste
- Ground nutmeg to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve one cup of the pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic and spinach and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the ricotta and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until combined. Add up to an additional 1/4 cup of the pasta water to loosen the sauce, as desired.
- Stir in the Parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3540IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg