Penne with Spinach and Ricotta
2015-02-16 02:51:13
Serves 4
A fantastic pasta dish - rich, creamy and delicious!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
427g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594
Calories from Fat 89
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g
16%
Saturated Fat 5g
27%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 212mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 100g
33%
Dietary Fiber 8g
30%
Sugars 9g
Protein 27g
Vitamin A
218%
Vitamin C
63%
Calcium
29%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1/2 lb (8 0z tub) ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1/2 lb mushrooms
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Clean and slice the mushrooms. Finely chop the garlic. Slice the onion.
- Bring water to boil in a large pot. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Drain, reserve the cooking water.
- In a large saute pan, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic. Cook the garlic until soft. Add the onion. Cook the onions until soft.
- Add the spinach. Add 15 whole leaves of basil. Allow the spinach and basil to wilt.
- When the spinach is wilted, remove the mixture from the pan to a cutting board. Rough chop the spinach. Spill any liquid that has accumulated.
- Heat another tbsp of olive oil in the pan and sauté the mushrooms over medium heat until they are just beginning to brown. Add the chopped spinach to the pan and toss well. Cook five minutes to remove any excess water.
- Add the ricotta cheese and stir it into the vegetable mixture. Add a handful of parmesan cheese and stir it into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss well. It should be thick and creamy. If a thinner sauce is desired add a little of the cooking water, stir well and bring to a gentle simmer then adjust the seasoning with parmesan, salt and/or pepper if needed. Drizzle with a little fruity olive oil and serve hot!
- Serve with a salad and crusty bread plus more parmesan cheese!
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