Hazelnut pasta with spinach and ricotta cream

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    708 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Hazelnut pasta with spinach and ricotta cream

I made this deliciously creamy and nutty hazelnut pasta recipe with pasta made from hazelnut flour, but you can enjoy it with normal pasta too..just don't forget the hazelnuts! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 400 g Tagliatelle pasta ( I used pasta made with hazelnuts)
  • 200 g fresh ricotta
  • 400 g baby spinach leaves washed
  • 2 shallots peeled and sliced
  • 30 g Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 4-5 tablespoon crushed hazelnuts not too fine
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • salt for pasta and to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 100 ml fresh cream optional
  • 3-4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. 
  2. Peel the shallots, cut them into thin rings and fry them in a large pan with heated olive oil until they start to soften. Add the well washed and dried spinach and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. When ready save some of the cooking water and drain. 
  4. Cream the ricotta with some of the saved pasta water. Work it until you have a nice smooth thick creamy sauce. You can use a fork or handheld blender for this. If you prefer you can also cream it with fresh cream. In that case, you can prepare it before cooking the pasta. Season the ricotta cream with nutmeg, salt and pepper as required.
  5. Add the pasta to the pan with the spinach, add the creamed ricotta, some of the grated Parmesan and crushed hazelnuts and a little fresh thyme. Mix everything together well and sauté for a few moments. Serve hot with another sprinkling of crushed hazelnuts. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 708kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 256mg (11%) Potassium 918mg (26%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 10041IU (201%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 337mg (34%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 708 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 708kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Potassium 918mg 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10041IU 201%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 337mg 34%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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