SPINACH PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Nut     Ricotta     Pine Nut     Spinach

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 pound spinach penne
1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, well washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spinach penne until al dente according to package directions, adding the fresh spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return the pasta and spinach to the pot.
  • Add the olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Serve immediately, topped with the ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

MALIK JAMAL
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I thought this dish was just okay. The spinach and ricotta filling was a bit bland, and the pine nuts didn't add much flavor. The sauce was also a bit too thin for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the sauce had been thicker and cream


Anam Basharat
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen spinach, and it worked just fine. I also added a bit of garlic to the sauce, which I think really enhanced the flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Katelynn Stemen
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out great! The spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be


Lindsay Maloney
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, and it was much better. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Overall, this is a good


Ismael Waguma
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly, and it wasn't at all bitter. The ricotta and pine nuts added a nice creaminess and crunch. The sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making


Ruqia Farooq
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This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of spinach, ricotta, and pine nuts. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flav


Ahmad Khawaja
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This is my go-to recipe for spinach penne. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of spinach, ricotta, and pine nuts. The lemon zest adds a nice brightness to the dish. I usually add a bit of red pepper fla


Shaka Muns
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I thought this dish was just okay. The spinach and ricotta filling was a bit bland, and the pine nuts didn't add much flavor. The sauce was also a bit too thin for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the sauce had been thicker and cream


Gaming With Sahed
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen spinach, and it worked just fine. I also added a bit of garlic to the sauce, which I think really enhanced the flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Matilda Begay
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out great! The spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be


Siri Animates
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, and it was much better. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Overall, this is a good


maka velli
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly, and it wasn't at all bitter. The ricotta and pine nuts added a nice creaminess and crunch. The sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be mak


Sufyan Amjad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of spinach, ricotta, and pine nuts. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vero
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I made this dish for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! My family loved it. The spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavorful.


Sg kgan
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of spinach, ricotta, and pine nuts. The lemon zest adds a nice brightness to the dish. I usually add a little bit of red pepper fla


Thaafir Damon
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The spinach and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts added a nice touch of texture. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and flavo


Ansumana A Conteh
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This spinach penne with ricotta and pine nuts was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the creamy ricotta and tangy spinach complementing each other beautifully. The pine nuts added a nice nutty crunch, and the lemon zest br