Spinach and Ricotta Rotini

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Rotini
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Golden Raisins; 2 cups Whole Wheat Rotini; 1 box Frozen Chopped Spinach (10 Oz); 4 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Golden Raisins
2 cups Whole Wheat Rotini
1 box Frozen Chopped Spinach (10 Oz)
4 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cups Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

Directions

1

In a small bowl, soak the raisins in hot water until soft and plumped, about 10 minutes.
2

Drain and discard water.
3

Cook the rotini according to package directions.
4

Drain and place in a serving bowl.
5

Meanwhile, cook the spinach according to package directions (I did this in the microwave).
6

After it has completed cooking, drain and squeeze out the excess liquid.
7

In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
8

Saute the onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
9

Reduce the heat and stir in the cooked spinach and salt.
10

Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
11

Add the spinach, raisins, Parmesan, and ricotta to the rotini.
12

Toss to combine, then sprinkle with the pepper.