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Farfalle with Baby Spinach, Walnuts, and Ricotta

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

cup chopped walnuts

1

/4 cup drained and thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

2

garlic cloves, minced

1

/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

3

6-ounce bags baby spinach

1

pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta

1

cup ricotta cheese

Grated Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and sauté until slightly darkened, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer nuts to small bowl; set aside. Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and crushed red pepper to same skillet. Sauté until garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add spinach in 3 batches and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes total.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Transfer reserved cooking liquid to large bowl; whisk in ricotta. Add walnuts, spinach mixture, and pasta; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.