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Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Penne with Walnuts


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  • Author: Joana Oliveira
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A quick and satisfying gluten-free pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, wilted spinach, and a crunchy walnut topping. Perfect for a busy weeknight.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 7 oz (200 gr) gluten-free penne (or any other GF pasta of your choice)
  • 2 cups (75 gr) spinach (washed and drained)
  • 3 tbsp (44 ml) infused oil (or olive oil + a garlic clove)
  • 4 tbsp (80 gr) ricotta cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 10 (60 gr) walnuts (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instruction, drain and set aside.
  2. If you don’t have garlic infused oil, heat the olive oil with a garlic clove in a large skillet over medium–high heat (around 300°F / 150°C). Remove the garlic clove, add the spinach and sauté for 5 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
  3. Add in the cooked pasta and ricotta and quickly give everything a big stir (to avoid overcooking the pasta). Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well and serve with walnuts on top.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian-American