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ricotta pasta

One Pot Ricotta Pasta

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Pasta
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This one pot pasta with ricotta is creamy and delicious but it only takes 20 minutes to prepare! Plus, it’s packed with protein from the red lentil pasta!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 8 oz. Modern Table Rotini
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a wide skillet or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and continue to cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
  4. Add the vegetable broth, water, and pasta.
  5. Stir to ensure that the pasta is submerged under the liquid.
  6. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
  7. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the pasta is just slightly firm.
  8. Remove the lid, then add spinach and stir.
  9. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, uncovered until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted.
  10. Uncover and stir in ricotta and parmesan.