Pasta With Herbed Ricotta & Pine Nuts
Description
This American main features Pasta (preferably spinach, Softened margarine, Pine nuts, Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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GARNISH: halved cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, sweet red pepper strips, steamed asparagus spears, or sauteed mushroom caps dusted with paprika. Boil a large pot of warer; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a small skillet, melt margarine. Add pine nuts and onion, stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until pine nuts are lightly browned and onion is softened. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat cheese with remaining ingredients. Stir in pine nuts and onion. When pasta is done, drain well; toss with sauce. Top with freshly ground pepper and garnishes. VARIATIONS: ~ substitute raw cashews for pine nuts ~ substitute basil for tarragon ~ add 1/2 c chopped, cooked spinach to ricotta-sauce mixture
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Grated lemon rind
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 477.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.1g22%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Cholesterol 25.7mg9%
- Sodium 123.1mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 74.4g25%
- Dietary Fiber 10.9g44%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 19.0g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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