FUSILLI WITH FRESH SPINACH AND RICOTTA - LIDIA BASTIANICH RECIPE
Provided by melissaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the stems from the spinach. Swish the spinach leaves in a large bowl or sinkful of cool water to clean. If there is a lot of sand and grit in the bottom of the bowl, change the water and wash the leaves again. Drain the spinach leaves and dry them well, preferably in a salad spinner. Stack several of the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Repeat with the remaining spinach. You should have about 8 packed cups of shredded spinach. Stir the fusilli into the boiling water. Cover the pot and reheat to boiling, stirring once or twice. When the water returns to a boil, uncover the pot. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente- tender but firm- about 12 minutes.Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and steam the spinach until wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes. In a small bowl stir the ricotta and half and half until smooth. Stir the ricotta mixture and the butter into the skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Drain the pasta well and return it to the pot over low heat. Add the spinach mixture and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to make a sauce that lightly coats the pasta. Toss thoroughly. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the grated cheese. Transfer the pasta to a warm serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately.
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James Gangluff
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up fresh spinach and it's also a very healthy dish.
Mohamed Esam
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
zahid bukhari
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh spinach and it's also a very affordable dish to make.
Sita Senchury
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Lonwabo Ngxiza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The ricotta cheese really mellows out the flavor of the spinach.
AB Chauhdary
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Oscar Ivill
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Afaq Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The spinach is hidden in the sauce and the ricotta cheese makes it creamy and delicious.
Saima Shakil
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness that pairs perfectly with the spinach.
Jesse Davis
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's simple to make and always turns out great.
Kato Deus
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are well-balanced and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Lourdes Jaramillo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up fresh spinach and ricotta cheese. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.