~ EASY SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTA ~

~ Easy Spinach & Ricotta Pasta ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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8 oz tri color pasta - shape your choice - or any pasta for that matter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp chunky garlic paste - or 2 cloves, minced
10 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped - i buy it and freeze it, easier to chop when froze
1 1/4 c ricotta cheese
1/2 c chicken broth
4 Tbsp fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook your pasta according to directions. Drain. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, when hot add the spinach, garlic, pepper flakes - salt & pepper. Cook and stir for for about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the broth and ricotta cheese and 2 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Heat through.
4. Now, stir in the pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Season more with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese.