PENNE WITH CREAMY WALNUT SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped*
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 pounds penne (tubular pasta}
1 head broccoli
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large covered pot of water to a rapid boil. While the water heats, wash the spinach and transfer it to a separate large pot. The water clinging to the leaves should provide enough moisture to steam it. Cover and cook the spinach on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until wilted but still bright green. Drain. In a food processor or blender, combine the spinach, walnuts, cottage cheese, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper until smooth, working in batches if necessary. Add pepper to taste and set aside. When the water boils, stir in the pasta, cover, and return to a boil. Then uncover the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. While the pasta cooks, cut the broccoli into spears, blanch it in boiling water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes, and set it aside. Drain the pasta and serve immediately in individual warmed bowls, topped with spinach walnut sauce and several steamed broccoli spears. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

Asma Arif
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I loved this recipe!


NJOM JOY
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This was a great recipe!


Toxicity
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I will definitely be making this again.


martha martin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!


Muhammadjhanzaib farooqkayani
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it!


the Gameboi'z
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Fiaz Awan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Klarisa Gjura
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This recipe was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Gift Ncenya
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Henrietta Brown
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Janeth Sweeney
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Khan Niazi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I've made this recipe for my friends and family, and they all loved it.


Mohmmad Ajmal
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This penne with creamy walnut sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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