Vegetarian

Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts is for Dinner.

Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts takes several minutes to prepare.

Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts takes 30 minutes to cook.

Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts are:

1 package (10 oz) Spinach, fresh
4 serving Garlic - minced (1 tsp) (by ELLERCADE)
1 oz Parmesan Cheese, grated
10 oz Barilla Pasta, Penne
4 tbsp Pine Nuts
1 cup Red Onion Raw (1/4 cup, 40g or 1.4oz)
.50 tsp Pepper, black
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Ricotta Cheese, whole milk

Here is how you make Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts:

Fill large pot about half way with hot water (from the tap); cover with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.Trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer; small dice the onion (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) and transfer to a small bowl. Add minced garlic.Preheat a saute pan over medium heat.When the water in the sauce pan comes to a boil, uncover the pan and season the water with salt, then add the pasta and stir for a few seconds. Cook the pasta, uncovered, for 11 to 12 minutes (according to package directions). Once cooked, drain the past into a colander, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.Add the pine nuts to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.Once the pine nuts have been transferred, add EVOO to the pan and swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan and seasoning mixture with salt and pepper; cook, tossing frequently, until the spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ricotta to the pan and stir until it is thoroughly mixed with the spinach. Add the pasta, about 1/2 the parmesan, and reserved cooking water to the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until the pasta is well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve, sprinkling the remaining parmesan and pine nuts on top.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIAMSGMA1.

The nutritional information for Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 520.1

• Total Fat: 22.1 g
• Cholesterol: 37.2 mg
• Sodium: 821.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 62.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
• Protein: 22.9 g

Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Ricotta and Spinach Pasta with Tasted Pine Nuts is Vegetarian