SPINACH, BASIL RICOTTA PURéE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Side     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Vegetarian     Ricotta     Basil     Spinach     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach leaves
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in large pot. Add spinach leaves and stir until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain. Squeeze out excess water. Transfer spinach to processor. Add basil and ricotta to spinach. Blend until smooth. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add spinach mixture and cream. Stir until mixture is just heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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