Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta Photo
Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta
Prep and Cook Time: 24 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
8
ounces uncooked tri-colored rotini

1
box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2
teaspoons minced garlic

1
cup fat-free or part-skim ricotta cheese

3
tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided



 
Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2.
While pasta is cooking, coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-low heat. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta cheese, half of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper to taste.

3.
Add pasta to skillet; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.


Tip For a special touch, garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: about 3/4 cup pasta
Sodium 278 mg
Protein 19 g
Fiber 8 g
Carbohydrate 46 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 8 %
Calories 284
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1
Starch 3


This recipe appears in: Italian

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