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Spinach & Ricotta Pasta

Spinach & Ricotta Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pasta
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 fresh leaf parsley

Ricotta mousse

  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 150 g frozen spinach fresh is also fine
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put a pan of water almost full and bring to the boil. Add a generous amount of salt - there should be plenty of salt in the water to flavor the pasta.
  • Thaw and heat the spinach in the microwave. If you are using fresh spinach; shred and boil in a small amount of water.
  • Mix the spinach into the cheese. Season with honey, salt and pepper.
  • Boil the pasta until firm, or "al dente". Pour off all the water. Drizzle generously with olive oil and stir. Squeeze the lemon to taste.
  • Swirl the pasta on a plate, top with the ricotta mousse, shreds of parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1136mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5132IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Spinach
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