PASTA WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE RECIPE

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Change up your day with our Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Recipe. This Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Recipe is just what they want.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb. pappardelle pasta, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 cup milk
2/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions and garlic to reserved drippings; cook 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
Add ricotta, milk and Parmesan to onion mixture; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Stir in spinach; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, crushed pepper and bacon; mix well.
Drain pasta. Add to spinach mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 17 g