Pasta With Herbed Ricotta And Pine Nuts

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA WITH HERBED RICOTTA AND PINE NUTS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Pasta
Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Pasta (preferably spinach)
2 T Softened margarine
1/2 c Pine nuts
1 x Sm Onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
3/4 c Ricotta cheese (part skim)
2 T Chopped fresh parsley
1 T Tarragon
1 T Lemon juice
1/2 t Grated lemon rind
1/2 t Pepper
1 d Ground pepper

GARNISH: halved cherry tomatoes, parsley sprigs, sweet red pepper strips,
steamed asparagus spears, or sauteed mushroom caps dusted with paprika.
Boil a large pot of warer; cook pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, in a small skillet, melt margarine. Add pine nuts
and onion, stirring occasionally over medium heat for about 5 minutes,
until pine nuts are lightly browned and onion is softened. Set aside.
In a small bowl, beat cheese with remaining ingredients. Stir in
pine nuts and onion.
When pasta is done, drain well; toss with sauce. Top with freshly ground
pepper and garnishes.
VARIATIONS: - substitute raw cashews for pine nuts
~ substitute basil for tarragon
~ add 1/2 c chopped, cooked spinach to ricotta-sauce mixture



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