FUSILLI WITH BASIL, MINT, SPINACH AND RICOTTA SAUCE

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Fusilli With Basil, Mint, Spinach and Ricotta Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fusilli pasta
1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
1/2 cup well-drained, chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or blanched fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the basil, mint, spinach, Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Add the ricotta and pulse until combined. When the pasta is tender, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the water it cooked in. Transfer the hot pasta to a bowl and toss with the herb-and-ricotta mixture and the reserved tablespoon of cooking water. Sprinkle the pasta with the bacon and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 621, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kidus Kidus boyka
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh basil, mint, and spinach from my garden, and the ricotta cheese added a creamy richness to the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Chidgey73
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


abikeade Bisola
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I made this dish with gluten-free pasta and it was delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ilmunnisha Monisha
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was very creamy and flavorful, but I would have preferred it to be a bit lighter. Overall, it was a good dish, but not one that I would make again.


Klaus
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish! The flavors of the basil, mint, and ricotta cheese were so well-balanced that the spinach was barely noticeable. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Gyyy Gyu
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh basil, mint, and spinach from my garden, and the ricotta cheese added a creamy richness to the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


idakwo remigius
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


YT Sultan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the basil, mint, spinach, and ricotta cheese were perfectly balanced, and the fusilli pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.