Best One Pot Penne With Spinach Ricotta And Pine Nuts Recipes

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SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS



Spinach Penne with Ricotta and Pine Nuts image

Categories     Nut     Ricotta     Pine Nut     Spinach

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Serve immediately, topped with the ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

SPINACH AND PINE NUTS WITH PENNE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounce penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound spinach (washed and trimmed)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup currants soaked in port wine

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add penne and boil for 10 minutes or according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil until foamy. Add pine nuts and saute, stirring continuously until they turn golden. Add garlic and saute for a minute to release the aroma. Add spinach in two batches if you must and toss together just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon or so of water to get spinach steaming. Drain pasta and serve in bowl. Toss with wilted spinach and garnish with port soaked currants.

PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS



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A light summer supper. Serve with a green salad and some crusty Italian bread, dipped in oil and vinegar. A nice sorbet or gelato would be great for dessert. Or maybe a chilled glass of limoncello. Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c pine nuts
1 lb penne
coarse salt to taste
1 3/4 lb baby spinach
2 Tbsp olive oil
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/3 c ricotta cheese
1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 6 to 8 minutes or til golden. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water using package directions.
  • 2. Add spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return pasta and spinach to pot. Stir in olive oil and generous amounts of salt and pepper. Serve topped with the pine nuts, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Serves 6

SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS BY MARTHA STEWART



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pine nuts
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, well washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Add spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return pasta and spinach to pot. Add oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well. Serve immediately, topped with ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

SPINACH & RICOTTA PENNE



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Enjoy this filling vegetarian pasta supper packed with nutritious greens and creamy ricotta. It's healthy, low in calories and full of fibre and vitamin C.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

175g wholemeal penne
2 tsp rapeseed oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
2 thin leeks (160g), thinly sliced
250g baby spinach leaves
85g ricotta
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp finely grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative
grating of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions until al dente, about 12 mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat and cook the garlic and leeks for 5 mins, stirring until soft. Add the spinach, cover and cook for 3 mins more until wilted. Stir well.
  • Mix the ricotta with the milk, cheese and a grating of nutmeg. Drain the pasta (reserving a mugful of the water), and add it to the veg. Pour over the ricotta mixture and toss well to combine. Add 3-4 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to loosen a little, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

PENNE RIGATE WITH MIXED GREENS AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Nut     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Pine Nut     Noodle     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne rigate
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 (8- to 10-oz) bags mixed salad greens with radicchio (often labeled "Italian" or "Mediterranean"; 16 to 20 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus additional for serving

Steps:

  • Cook penne in boiling salted water in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot until al dente or according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
  • Combine butter, oil, and pine nuts in cleaned and dried pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until nuts are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Stir in greens and cook, stirring, until they wilt, about 3 minutes. Add penne, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Stir in cheese and serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.

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