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SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS

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SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA  AND PINE NUTS
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SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS

Added by: on Nov 22nd, 2010
In this one-pot dish the spinach cooks alongside the pasta. Spoon ricotta and pine nuts onto each serving, and let your guests mix them into the pasta themselves.
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Prep Time:
10 min
Cook Time:
10 min
Ready In:
20 min

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Original Recipe Yield: 6 servings
 

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 pound spinach penne
  • 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach (well washed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Nutrition Facts
SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 410

  • Total Fat: 16.1 g
  •     Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
  •     Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.6 mg
  • Sodium: 225.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.5 g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  •     Sugars: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 19.1 g
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Directions:

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.

2

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spinach penne until al dente according to package directions, adding the fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return the pasta and spinach to the pot.

3

Add the olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.

4

Serve immediately, topped with the ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

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