penne with ricotta and pine nuts
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A light summer supper. Serve with a green salad and some crusty Italian bread, dipped in oil and vinegar. A nice sorbet or gelato would be great for dessert. Or maybe a chilled glass of limoncello. Source: Unknown
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 pound penne
- - coarse salt to taste
- 1 3/4 pounds baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 1/3 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
How To Make penne with ricotta and pine nuts
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Step 1Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 6 to 8 minutes or til golden. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water using package directions.
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Step 2Add spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return pasta and spinach to pot. Stir in olive oil and generous amounts of salt and pepper. Serve topped with the pine nuts, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Serves 6
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