Rotini with Spinach & Ricotta

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 box Pasta (I Used Dreamfield Rotini), 14-16 Ounce Box
  • 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 bag Fresh Spinach (6 Oz)
  • 1- 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 3/4 cups Skim Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Nutmeg
  • Pepper To Taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, add oil to a hot Dutch oven, followed by garlic and crushed red pepper.
  3. 3
    Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.
  4. 4
    Turn off the heat.
  5. 5
    Drain pasta and add it to the spinach.
  6. 6
    Return the pasta pot to the stove over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Combine ricotta, milk, thyme, nutmeg and pepper.
  8. 8
    Whisk until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. 9
    Pour cheese mixture into the other pot, and stir until everything is combined.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately.
  11. 11
    Serves 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus = 10 (which would lower drastically if using lowfat or nonfat ricotta...next time thats what Ill do)

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