Spinach Pesto & Ricotta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups fusilli
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) package fresh spinach, trimmed
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes until tender but firm.
Reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot.
In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over med heat; cook onion& garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or til softened.
Stir in spinach and basil; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring for 2 minutes longer.
Transfer to food processor.
Add remaining butter, salt& pepper and puree til smooth.
Add reserved pasta water and blend well.
Add spinach mixture to pasta along with 3/4 cup of the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and lemon juice; toss to combine.
Serve each with a dollop of remaining ricotta; sprinkle with pine nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	974.96 Kcal (4082 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.02g	34%
Cholesterol	56.85mg	19%
Sodium	773.57mg	32%
Potassium	216.12mg	5%
Total Carbs	158.03g	53%
Sugars	7.53g	30%
Dietary Fiber	10.05g	40%
Protein	34.99g	70%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	279.1mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	230.16 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.2g	34%
Cholesterol	13.42mg	19%
Sodium	182.62mg	32%
Potassium	51.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	37.31g	53%
Sugars	1.78g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	40%
Protein	8.26g	70%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	13%
Iron	1mg	23%
Calcium	65.9mg	28%

* 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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