Creamy Spinach and Penne Pasta
INGREDIENTS
8 oz dry whole-wheat penne pasta
1 bunch fresh spinach
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
INGREDIENTS
8 oz dry whole-wheat penne pasta
1 bunch fresh spinach
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
2 tsp. minced lemon zest
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
DIRECTIONS
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil add the penne. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta over a colander filled with the fresh spinach.
Transfer drained pasta and spinach back to pot. Set heat to low and cover until spinach is cooked. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
Stir in ricotta, parmesan, zest, salt and pepper; garnish with toasted pine nuts and serve.
Rinsing spinach throughly is recommended. There is dirt that collects on the underside of the leaves; mainly when buying fresh spinach by the bunch. I also snap the stems off of the leaves and discard.
Makes 4 servings (8 cups)
Per serving:
357 calories
11 total fat (4g sat, 3g mono, 4g poly)
24mg chol
598mg sodium
48g carb (8 fiber, 1g sugar)
20g protein
3mg iron
332mg calcium
Source: Cuisine Lite
this looks so delicious! i love spinach oh so much. i'll have to try this out for sure.