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Pasta With Spinach Basil Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Spinach Basil Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup shallot, minced
1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed, 4-5 cup lightly packed
1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
1 lb spinach, stemmed and washed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

In small saucepan heat oil over medium high. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, til soft, about 5 minute.
Meanwhile, submerge spinach and basil in a large pot of simmering salted water; drain immediately. Squeeze out as much water as possible; transfer to food processor.
Add shallots, ricotta, parmesan and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Process til smooth.
Cook 1 1/2 lb fettuccine til al dente, according to pkg directions. Drain, reserving 1 c pasta water. Toss pasta with spinach sauce, thinning with pasta water as needed. Serve with extra parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	107.71 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.66g	12%
Cholesterol	13.34mg	4%
Sodium	590.72mg	25%
Potassium	403.64mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.58g	2%
Sugars	0.6g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	6.38g	13%
Vitamin C	18.8mg	31%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	184.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.21 Kcal (436 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.41g	12%
Cholesterol	12.91mg	4%
Sodium	571.5mg	25%
Potassium	390.5mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.43g	2%
Sugars	0.58g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	7%
Protein	6.17g	13%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	31%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	178.4mg	18%

* 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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