Ricotta, Spinach and Citrus Penne

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Health Score:
95 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
515
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie515 cal.(25 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates82 g(55 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage15.7 g(52 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1 mg(8 %)
Vitamin K39.9 μg(67 %)
Vitamin B₁0.9 mg(90 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin8.1 mg(68 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate72 μg(24 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin2.2 μg(5 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C14 mg(15 %)
Potassium642 mg(16 %)
Calcium144 mg(14 %)
Magnesium176 mg(59 %)
Iron5.7 mg(38 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc4.3 mg(54 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.3 g
Uric acid116 mg
Cholesterol14 mg
Complete sugar2 g

Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
8 cups rigate whole-grain penne pasta
3 cups fresh, young Spinach
5 Tbsps lemon juice
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 Tbsps fresh Parmesan (chopped)
freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
½ cup Ricotta cheese
fresh Basil (for garnish)
1 fresh lemon (cut into wedges)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Ricotta cheeseSpinacholive oilParmesanBasillemon

Preparation steps

1.
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, until al dente.
2.
Meanwhile, rinse the spinach and gently spin dry.
3.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, Parmesan, salt and pepper
4.
Drain the pasta in a colander. Once drained return pasta to the pot. Add the spinach, ricotta and drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the pasta. Toss to incorporate.
5.
Divide between serving bowls. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve with lemon wedges.

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