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Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage is for Dinner.

Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage takes 25 minutes to cook.

Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage are:

12 oz baby spinach
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cup 1% milk
Pinch of nutmeg
1 box (14.5 oz) of Ronzoni Smart Taste Rotini
4 tbsp fresh shredded parmesan
One package Jennie-O Lean Smoked Turkey Sausage, chopped

Here is how you make Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add about 1 tablespoon salt.2. Stack several leaves of spinach at a time and cut them into 1/4 inch strips. You should have about 8 packed cups of shredded spinach.3. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and chopped sausage. Cover and steam the spinach until it's wilted but still bright green, about 5-10 minutes, stirring as needed to cook the spinach evenly.4. In a small bowl, stir the ricotta, milk and nutmeg until smooth. Add to the spinach mixture and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 5 minutes.5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes.6. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and return to pot. Add the reserved water, the spinach mixture and the parmesan cheese. Stir to coat the pasta. Serve immediately.Makes 6 servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCRAPBOOKER21.

The nutritional information for Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Smoked Turkey Sausage is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 476.8

• Total Fat: 13.5 g
• Cholesterol: 67.1 mg
• Sodium: 781.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 65.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
• Protein: 27.7 g