Spinach Pesto Fusilli With Ricotta Recipe

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Spinach Pesto Fusilli With Ricotta
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  1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, drain; return pasta to pot.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse spinach; shake off excess water. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat half of the oil over medium heat; fry garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and basil; cook, covered, for 2 minutes.
  3. Uncover and cook, stirring, until no liquid remains, about 2 minutes. Transfer to food processor. Add remaining oil, salt and pepper; purée until smooth. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid; blend well.
  4. Add spinach mixture to pasta along with 3/4 cup of the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve topped with remaining ricotta and pine nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.5 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.88g 18%
Cholesterol 23.94mg 8%
Sodium 460.36mg 19%
Potassium 69.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.45g 1%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Protein 7.37g 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 172.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.66 Kcal (1146 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.49g 18%
Cholesterol 45.33mg 8%
Sodium 871.82mg 19%
Potassium 132.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.65g 1%
Sugars 0.59g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 13.95g 15%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 326.4mg 17%

* 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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