Pasta with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz pasta ( preferably spinach)
1 tbsp tarragon
2 tbsp margarine, softened
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 tsp lemon , rind of, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 cup ricotta cheese ( part skim)
1 dash pepper, ground
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

GARNISH: halved cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, sweet red pepper strips, steamed asparagus spears, or sauteed mushroom caps dusted with paprika.
Boil a large pot of warer; cook pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, in a small skillet, melt margarine.
Add pine nuts and onion, stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until pine nuts are lightly browned and onion is softened.
Set aside.
In a small bowl, beat cheese with remaining ingredients.
Stir in pine nuts and onion.
When pasta is done, drain well; toss with sauce.
Top with freshly ground pepper and garnishes.
VARIATIONS: - substitute raw cashews for pine nuts

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.2 Kcal (1382 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.85g	37%
Cholesterol	42.33mg	14%
Sodium	44.8mg	2%
Potassium	222.64mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.33g	7%
Sugars	1.53g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	10.66g	21%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	115.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.77 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.73g	37%
Cholesterol	27.92mg	14%
Sodium	29.55mg	2%
Potassium	146.83mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.41g	7%
Sugars	1.01g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	5%
Protein	7.03g	21%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	76.1mg	12%

* 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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