FUSILLI WITH BASIL, MINT, SPINACH AND RICOTTA SAUCE

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Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fusilli pasta
1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
1/2 cup well-drained, chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or blanched fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the basil, mint, spinach, Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Add the ricotta and pulse until combined. When the pasta is tender, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the water it cooked in. Transfer the hot pasta to a bowl and toss with the herb-and-ricotta mixture and the reserved tablespoon of cooking water. Sprinkle the pasta with the bacon and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Arslan Qayyum
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This dish is a must-try!


tameka williams
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Two thumbs up!


loliva kkk
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5 stars!


Daniel Dutt
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This recipe is a winner!


Bradford “Brad” Shedrick
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Rana Ali Raza
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Yum!


faizurrahman khan
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Santiago Aguilar
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Zayn Ali
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the pasta.


TK 1 T K 2
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, proteins, and herbs to create a different dish every time.


Muhammad Yazidu
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This dish is really easy to make, and it's a great option for a weeknight meal. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Ruposhi Bangla
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed the sauce in this dish. The ricotta cheese added a nice creaminess to the sauce without being too heavy.


md Mahede
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Saeed bhatti Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The basil, mint, and spinach all work together to create a really unique and delicious sauce.


Tahir Ashraf
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The sauce is creamy without being too heavy, and the herbs add a nice brightness.


Ehsanullah Noori
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the dish even more satisfying.


Blue _September
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Artasia Castona
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Abu Bakr s
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The ricotta cheese and herbs really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


Qwemy Daylight
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.