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Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 15 minServes 4
Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

Silky ricotta and wilted spinach coat every strand — creamy comfort without the heavy cream.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Cook the penne in salted water until al dente; save a cup of the pasta water.
  2. Sauté the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, then wilt the spinach in handfuls.
  3. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the ricotta with a splash of pasta water until silky.
  4. Toss in the penne with the parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  5. Serve at once with extra parmesan on top.
Serve with: a simple tomato salad and garlic bread.

Stir the ricotta off the heat so it stays silky instead of grainy.

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