Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Gemelli With Ricotta & Spinach

Friday, November 9, 2012

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Gemelli With Ricotta & Spinach

* Exported from MasterCook *

Gemelli With Ricotta & Spinach

Recipe By :Speedy Spring Pastas
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package gemelli or corkscrew pasta -- (16 ounces)
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves -- crushed with side
chef's knife
2 packages prewashed spinach -- (10 ounces each)
tough stems removed
1 container part-skim ricotta cheese -- (15 ounces)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

1. In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label
directs.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
Add garlic and cook
1 minute, stirring. Gradually add spinach and 2 tablespoons water; cook,
stirring often, just
until spinach wilts. Remove skillet from heat.

3. When pasta has cooked to desired doneness, remove 1 cup pasta cooking
water. Drain pasta;
return to saucepot. Add ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepper, 1/2
teaspoon salt, spinach mixture, and reserved cooking water; heat over medium
heat, tossing until well blended. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese to
serve.

Description:
"Fresh spinach is quickly sautéed with garlic and tossed in the pot with
ricotta and Parmesan cheeses for a satisfying supper."
Source:
"Good Housekeeping"
Copyright:
"1997"