“Garlicky spinach tossed with pasta in a ricotta sauce means a healthy meal in no time”

  • 170 g fresh baby spinach
  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, whole
  • ⅛ red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steam or microwave the spinach. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and leave in a bowl with spinach.

In pasta pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Carefully remove garlic and pour pasta and spinach. Stir in ricotta, salt and pepper.

If creamier texture is desired, stir in reserved pasta water.

Source : Julian Borg Barthet

Servings/Yield : 4 servings

Rating :

Difficulty : Easy

Course : Main

Preparation Times : Prep : 2 minutes Cooking Time : About 10 minutes Ready In : About 15 minutes

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