Carolyn S Sicilian Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Summary
Difficulty LevelBetter BuyHealth IndexHealthy++
Ingredients
| 1 lb. spinach, thoroughly washed | ||
| 1/2 lb. whole wheat egg noodles | ||
| 1 c. ricotta or small curd cottage cheese | ||
| Parmesan and romano cheese | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Ground black pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Steam spinach (or cook with just the moisture clinging to the leaves from the washing) over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes.
Drop the noodles into boiling water and stir.
Cook until just tender.
Mix ricotta with grated cheese.
When spinach is tender, stir into ricotta mixture; add salt and pepper to taste.
When noodles are tender, drain and butter thoroughly.
Pour sauce over noodles, toss gently, and serve.
Pass around extra grated cheese.
Drop the noodles into boiling water and stir.
Cook until just tender.
Mix ricotta with grated cheese.
When spinach is tender, stir into ricotta mixture; add salt and pepper to taste.
When noodles are tender, drain and butter thoroughly.
Pour sauce over noodles, toss gently, and serve.
Pass around extra grated cheese.
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