Spinach Pesto Fusilli With Ricotta

Name: Spinach Pesto Fusilli With Ricotta
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (454 g) packages fusilli; 1 (384 g) bag fresh spinach, trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"A tasty pasta dish, and so easy to make - prep time is only 12 minutes!!"

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Ready In:: 12mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 (454 g) packages fusilli
1 (384 g) bag fresh spinach, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
³⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

directions

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, drain; return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, rinse spinach; shake off excess water. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat half of the oil over medium heat; fry garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and basil; cook, covered, for 2 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring, until no liquid remains, about 2 minutes. Transfer to food processor. Add remaining oil, salt and pepper; purée until smooth. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid; blend well.
Add spinach mixture to pasta along with 3/4 cup of the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve topped with remaining ricotta and pine nuts.

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