Creamy Pasta With Spinach And Fried Capers Recipe 45

RACHAEL RAY'S CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH AND FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
• Drain, reserving the pot.
• While the pasta is working, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil, 8 turns of the pan, over medium heat.
• Add the capers and fry until they open, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute.
• In the pasta pot, whisk the ricotta and milk over low heat until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with the thyme, some pepper and the nutmeg, if using.
• Add the pasta and toss to coat.
• Discard the garlic and stir the spinach into the pasta.
• If desired, add some of the spinach oil from the skillet.
• Top with the fried capers.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH AND FRIED CAPERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving the pot. 2.While the pasta is working, in a medium skillet, heat the EVOO, 8 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the capers and fry until they open, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute. 3.In the pasta pot, whisk the cashew ricotta and almond milk over low heat until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with the thyme, some pepper and the nutmeg, if using. Add the pasta and toss to coat. 4.Discard the garlic and stir the spinach into the pasta. If desired, add some of the spinach oil from the skillet. Top with the fried capers.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Place spinach in large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Add pasta, reserved water, tomato mixture and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan to spinach; mix lightly. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan.

PASTA WITH GARLICKY SPINACH AND BUTTERED PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• After pasta has been cooking for about 2 minutes, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pistachios, garlic and capers and cook, stirring to keep the garlic from scorching, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add spinach to skillet one handful at a time, season with salt and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 or 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high, tossing, until liquid reduces and coats the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan.