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Fusilli With Spinach and Ricotta Pesto Recipe

Fusilli With Spinach and Ricotta Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup almonds
3 garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer
2 cups packed fresh spinach, stemmed and washed
7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 lb fusilli (or other curly pasta)

Directions:

Toast the nuts in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot; lower the skewered garlic into the water; boil for 45 seconds.
Immediately run the garlic under cold water; remove from skewer, peel, and mince.
Place the nuts, garlic, spinach, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the work bowl of a food processor; process until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, stir in the cheeses, and adjust the salt.
Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
Mix in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the additional 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
Divide among 4 warmed bowls and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	689.81 Kcal (2888 kJ)
Calories from fat	347.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.6g	59%
Cholesterol	22.32mg	7%
Sodium	259.03mg	11%
Potassium	1048.35mg	22%
Total Carbs	67.63g	23%
Sugars	2.69g	11%
Dietary Fiber	7.18g	29%
Protein	21.24g	42%
Vitamin C	48.4mg	81%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	316.9mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	193.24 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.81g	59%
Cholesterol	6.25mg	7%
Sodium	72.56mg	11%
Potassium	293.69mg	22%
Total Carbs	18.95g	23%
Sugars	0.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	29%
Protein	5.95g	42%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	81%
Iron	1.9mg	38%
Calcium	88.8mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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