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CREAMY RICOTTA AND SPINACH SAUCE

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CREAMY RICOTTA AND SPINACH SAUCE

1 box frozen spinach thawed and drained ( 10 oz. )

    1 cup ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 pint heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

     salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup dry basil

1/2 stick unsalted butter

In a bowl mix spinach , ricotta cheese and garlic powder

Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix again

In a medium pan heat 1/2 stick of butter; when melted add heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese and stir over medium heat for 4 minutes

Add spinach mixture and cook other 5 minutes stirring often.

Add to cooked pasta and sprinkle with basil.

If you prefer to use fresh spinach or baby spinach follow those instructions:

Rinse ½ pound of fresh spinach and dry well

Reheat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium, add spinach, 1.2tbsp of salt and ½ tbsp nutmeg.

Using a tong mix the spinach until they start to wilt.

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