Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce for Pasta Recipe

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Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce for Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion on a gentle heat until soft but not browned.
  2. Add the thyme, garlic (if using) and spinach.
  3. Continue to cook on low heat until the spinach leaves have wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. If you're spinach was very wet and there is a lot of water in the pan, drain some off otherwise the sauce will be very runny. If you're not sure drain it into a separate bowl you can always add some later if you feel it's too thick.
  4. Add the ricotta cheese and mix, using a wooden spoon, until it forms a smooth sauce.
  5. Season, using nutmeg (I use more than stated above, but then I really like nutmeg), salt, freshly ground pepper and powdered vegetable stock to taste.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve straight away on your favourite pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.75 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.93g 14%
Cholesterol 15.3mg 5%
Sodium 298.6mg 12%
Potassium 516.52mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.11g 3%
Sugars 2.43g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.34g 17%
Protein 9.07g 18%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 230.2mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.08 Kcal (319 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 14%
Cholesterol 8.51mg 5%
Sodium 166.14mg 12%
Potassium 287.38mg 11%
Total Carbs 5.07g 3%
Sugars 1.35g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 17%
Protein 5.04g 18%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 42%
Iron 1.5mg 15%
Calcium 128.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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