~ Easy Spinach & Ricotta Pasta ~

Name: ~ Easy Spinach & Ricotta Pasta ~
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz tri color pasta - shape your choice - or any pasta for that matter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp chunky garlic paste - or 2 cloves, minced; 10 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped - i buy it and freeze it, easier to chop when froze; 1 1/4 c ricotta cheese; 1/2 c chicken broth; 4 Tbsp fresh shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

So easy and delicious! I make this when in a hurry! The time it takes to boil your pasta, the rest is ready. Twenty minutes tops, you have a wonderful dish! My family loves it.

Enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

8 oz

tri color pasta - shape your choice - or any pasta for that matter
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 Tbsp

chunky garlic paste - or 2 cloves, minced
10 oz

fresh baby spinach, chopped - i buy it and freeze it, easier to chop when froze
1 1/4 c

ricotta cheese
1/2 c

chicken broth
4 Tbsp

fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp

red pepper flakes
salt

& fresh cracked black pepper to taste
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How to Make ~ Easy Spinach & Ricotta Pasta ~

Step-by-Step

Cook your pasta according to directions. Drain. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, when hot add the spinach, garlic, pepper flakes - salt & pepper. Cook and stir for for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth and ricotta cheese and 2 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Heat through.
Now, stir in the pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Season more with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese.

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About ~ Easy Spinach & Ricotta Pasta ~

Course/Dish: Pasta Other Main Dishes Pasta Sides

Main Ingredient: Pasta

Regional Style: Italian

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