Name: Pasta Verde recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup onion chopped; 1 clove garlic; 3 cup spinach chopped; 1 cup ricotta; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbs fresh basil; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 400 g penne pasta

by georgie111 Last updated on 07/10/2019

I love this dish because it's just so easy and fresh. The combination of spinach and fresh herbs really takes you to Italy on a hot summer's day. A great healthy dinner for those weeknights when you don't have time to cook and perfect for al fresco dining. - georgie111

Ingredients

3/4 cup onion chopped
1 clove garlic
3 cup spinach chopped
1 cup ricotta
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbs fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
400 g penne pasta

Method

Step 1

Sautée onions and garlic in oil until transparent.
Step 2

Rinse the spinach and add to onions. Cover the pan.
Step 3

Meanwhile cook pasta in separate pan according to packet instructions.
Step 4

Once the spinach has wilted and is still very bright green, puree the sautéed vegetables with the other ingredients and add to pasta. Serve.