November 9, 2023 Rachael Ray

Spinoccolini Whole Wheat Pasta

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, grated
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
A pinch of nutmeg
1 pound whole wheat penne rigate
4 cups broccolini or broccoli florets
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese, at room temperature

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In a deep skillet, heat the EVOO, two turns of the pan, and the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, using a food processor, pulse the chicken broth and spinach into a thick sauce. Stir the spinach mixture into the onion and garlic in the skillet and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, then add the pasta and cook to al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccolini to the pasta. Drain; then toss the pasta and broccolini with the spinach sauce and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Serve in shallow bowls topped with a dollop of ricotta.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, grated
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
A pinch of nutmeg
1 pound whole wheat penne rigate
4 cups broccolini or broccoli florets
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese, at room temperature

Preparation

In a deep skillet, heat the EVOO, two turns of the pan, and the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, using a food processor, pulse the chicken broth and spinach into a thick sauce. Stir the spinach mixture into the onion and garlic in the skillet and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, then add the pasta and cook to al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccolini to the pasta. Drain; then toss the pasta and broccolini with the spinach sauce and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Serve in shallow bowls topped with a dollop of ricotta.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, grated
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
A pinch of nutmeg
1 pound whole wheat penne rigate
4 cups broccolini or broccoli florets
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese, at room temperature

Directions

In a deep skillet, heat the EVOO, two turns of the pan, and the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, using a food processor, pulse the chicken broth and spinach into a thick sauce. Stir the spinach mixture into the onion and garlic in the skillet and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, then add the pasta and cook to al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccolini to the pasta. Drain; then toss the pasta and broccolini with the spinach sauce and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Serve in shallow bowls topped with a dollop of ricotta.

Tags:30 Minute Meals, boil, cheese, Dinner, food processor or blender, lunch, Pasta, sauté, undoRS, vegetables