[recipe] Spaghetti with Spinach Cream Sauce

[Guest guest]

This is a dish i loved and will enjoy again and again.

 

Spaghetti with Spinach Cream Sauce

 

1/2 cup nonfat or part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tsp grated lemon peel

1/8 tsp grated nutmeg

1 cup skim milk, divided

2 tsp margarine

1/2 cup diced onions

1 box (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 1/2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

12 oz. spaghetti

 

1. In a food processor, blend the ricotta, lemon peel,

nutmeg and 1 Tb of the milk.

 

2. In a 2 quart saucean over medium heat, melt the margarine.

Stir in the onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes,

or until tender. Stir in the ricotta mixture, spinach, Parmesan

and the remaining milk.

Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid

is reduced by half.

 

3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti

for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Place in a serving bowl.

Add the spinach sauce; toss to mix.

 

Serves 4

 

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