Strozzapreti With Spinach And Preserved Lemon Recipes

STROZZAPRETI WITH SPINACH AND PRESERVED LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add panko and cook, stirring often, until panko is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Mix in lemon zest and transfer panko to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt and pepper. Let cool; set aside. Wipe out skillet.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 5 minutes for fresh pasta). Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally, until butter is brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 bunch spinach; cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute.
• Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Add lemon juice, preserved lemon peel, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and toss to combine; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice and preserved lemon peel, if desired. Add remaining spinach and toss until slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
• Serve pasta topped with reserved panko.
• DO AHEAD: Panko can be toasted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

STROZZAPRETI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Blanch the spinach in water. Drain and chop. Mix the ricotta cheese with the spinach. Add the Parmesan and the flour. Mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Take 1 tablespoon full of the ricotta mixture and form small balls with your hand (about 1/2 inch.) Place in a casserole dish.
• Add some tomato sauce over the ricotta-spinach balls. Sprinkle some Parmesan over and cook for 10 minutes.

LEMON & GARLIC SPINACH

Steps:

• In large pot, add olive oil, butter, garlic and the juice of 1/2 lemon. (you may adjust olive oil/butter/lemon to your liking).
• Let cook over low heat for about 20 minutes so the flavors meld.
• Take off heat, add spinach, toss well and serve.

SPINACH SAUTé WITH RED BELL PEPPER & PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add garlic, red pepper and lemon.
• Cook until garlic is golden, and pepper and lemon is softened.
• Add spinach and cook until limp.