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Pasta With Herbed Ricotta And Pine Nuts

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This American main features Pasta (preferably spinach) 1 tablespoon Tarragon, Pine nuts 1/2 teaspoon Grated lemon rind, Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, Ricotta cheese (part skim) 1 ds Ground pepper. 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.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 411.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This American main features Pasta (preferably spinach) 1 tablespoon Tarragon, Pine nuts 1/2 teaspoon Grated lemon rind, Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, Ricotta cheese (part skim) 1 ds Ground pepper. 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
  • 8 oz Pasta (preferably spinach) 1 tablespoon Tarragon
  • 1/2 cups Pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoons Grated lemon rind
  • 1 Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3/4 cups Ricotta cheese (part skim) 1 ds Ground pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    Softened margarine 1 tb Lemon juice
  3. 3
    Chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 411.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3g21%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 25.7mg9%
Sodium 118.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g20%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 6.4g
Protein 15.4g31%

* 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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