Spinach Pesto and Ricotta
Spinach Pesto and Ricotta
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 637 |
| pro | 27 g |
| total fat | 21 g |
| sat. fat | 11 g |
| carb | 86 g |
| fibre | 7 g |
| chol | 53 mg |
| sodium | 1,204 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 34 |
| iron | 34 |
| vit A | 67 |
| vit C | 17 |
| folate | 57 |
- Portion size: 4
If basil is out of season, look no further than the produce section for spinach, a tasty and cheaper alternative. Fresh is best, but you can use frozen (see Tip below). Add a sprinkle of Parmesan at the table if you like.
Ingredients
- 5 cups 5cupsfusilli pasta
- 2 tbsp 2tbspbutter
- 1 1oniononions, chopped
- 3 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pkg 1pkg(10 oz/300 g) fresh spinach, trimmed
- 1 tbsp 1tbspdried basil
- 1 tsp 1tspsalt
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tsppepper
- 1 cup 1cupricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup 1/3cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp 2tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbsp 2tbsppine nutpine nuts, toasted
Preparation
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in spinach and basil; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to food processor. Add remaining butter, salt and pepper; pur?until smooth. Add reserved pasta water, blend well.
Add spinach mixture to pasta along with 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; toss to combine. Serve each with dollop of remaining ricotta; sprinkle with pine nuts.
Additional information :
Tip: To substitute frozen spinach for the fresh, use one 300 g package, thawed and drained. After adding to onions, cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Increase reserved cooking water to 1 cup (250 mL).
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