Fusilli With Spinach and Ricotta Pesto

Name: Fusilli With Spinach and Ricotta Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup almonds; 3 garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer; 2 cups packed fresh spinach, stemmed and washed; 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb fusilli (or other curly pasta)

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup almonds
3

garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer
2

cups packed fresh spinach, stemmed and washed
7

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
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cup ricotta cheese
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cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1

lb fusilli (or other curly pasta)

DIRECTIONS

Toast the nuts in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot; lower the skewered garlic into the water; boil for 45 seconds.
Immediately run the garlic under cold water; remove from skewer, peel, and mince.
Place the nuts, garlic, spinach, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the work bowl of a food processor; process until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, stir in the cheeses, and adjust the salt.
Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
Mix in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the additional 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
Divide among 4 warmed bowls and serve immediately.

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