PASTA AND SPINACH WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS

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This recipe is courtesy of Chef #452940 's Recipe #255542 combined with my own inability to read instructions before proceeding to cook dinner. Fortunately, the result was tasty, so here it is - with their blessing!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb pasta (I used penne)
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream (or mascarpone cheese)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
  • In a large bowl mix remaining ingredients and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Thoroughly toss pasta with the cheese mixture and reserved cooking liquid. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.4, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 69.9, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2, Protein 13.8

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