Spinach and Ricotta Rotini
- 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
- In a small bowl, soak the raisins in hot water until soft and plumped, about 10 minutes.
- Drain and discard water.
- Cook the rotini according to package directions.
- Drain and place in a serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, cook the spinach according to package directions (I did this in the microwave).
- After it has completed cooking, drain and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Saute the onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the cooked spinach and salt.
- Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach, raisins, Parmesan, and ricotta to the rotini.
- Toss to combine, then sprinkle with the pepper.
golden raisins, whole wheat rotini, olive oil, yellow onion, salt, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, black pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spinach-and-ricotta-rotini/ (may not work)