Pasta With Spinach Basil Sauce

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• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup shallot, minced
• 1  bunch fresh basil, stemmed, 4-5 c lightly packed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1  lb spinach, stemmed and washed
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄3 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In small saucepan heat oil over medium high. Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, til soft, about 5 minute.
2. Meanwhile, submerge spinach and basil in a large pot of simmering salted water; drain immediately. Squeeze out as much water as possible; transfer to food processor.
3. Add shallots, ricotta, parmesan and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Process til smooth.
4. Cook 1 1/2 lb fettuccine til al dente, according to pkg directions. Drain, reserving 1 c pasta water. Toss pasta with spinach sauce, thinning with pasta water as needed. Serve with extra parmesan.