PASTA WITH SPINACH-BASIL SAUCE

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This is a tasty twist on classic pasta with pesto sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup shallots, minced
1 pound spinach, stemmed and washed
1 bunch basil, stemmed (4 to 5 cups lightly packed)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds fettuccine

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, submerge spinach and basil in a large pot of simmering salted water; drain immediately. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible; transfer spinach and basil to a food processor.
  • Add shallots, ricotta, Parmesan, and nutmeg; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with spinach sauce; thin with pasta water, as needed. Serve with extra grated Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g

Minhaj kiani
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Yum!


Agco Gagayi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


chantel isaac
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Asim Gul
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Andrews Abuu
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, yet it's so delicious. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Mack Reneé Staley
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Eric Pivnicka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and basil.


Murat Boğazkesenli
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted great! I used fresh spinach and basil from my garden, and it really made a difference in the flavor.


Youare Mine
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I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband and kids loved it too. I'll definitely be making it again.


Manalkhan Manalkhan
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This pasta dish was amazing! The combination of spinach, basil, and garlic was perfect. I added some extra red pepper flakes for a little kick. It was so easy to make, and it's definitely going to be a regular in my meal rotation.