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Notta Pasta Rice Spaghetti
Use this rice noodle as an alternative to regular spaghetti in all of your favorite recipes.
Lemony Artichoke Pesto Notta Pasta
2 3/4 cups pesto, 8 servings
15 minutes to assemble
5 minutes to cook
Total Time: 20 minutes
1/2 cup firmly packed basil leaves
1/2 cup firmly packed Italian parsley (flat leaf)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1-12 oz jar marinated artichokes, in oil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional toppings: sautéed chicken, shrimp or vegetables
1. | Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. |
2. | Add to a food processor fitted with a metal blade basil leaves, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 cup of pine nuts, garlic and salt. Process until finely minced. |
3. | Add undrained artichokes, ricotta and lemon juice. Process until a smooth and creamy consistency. |
4. | Boil Notta Pasta according to directions on box and drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Rinse pasta quickly under cold water and drain again. Add pasta to a large bowl and add oil. Toss until pasta is lightly coated. |
5. | Add 1 1/2 cups of pesto and toss well. Add pasta water if a thinner pesto is desired. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts and serve immediately. This delicious pasta is delightful as is, or topped with sautéed chicken, shrimp or vegetables. |
Food Processor
Remaining pesto will keep refrigerated for one week in an airtight container. It can also be frozen in ice cubes trays, and later whisked (1 or 2 cubes) into cream sauces.
Lemony Artichoke Pesto Notta Pasta
Nutrition Facts:*
CALORIES: 330
FAT: 11g
CHOLESTEROL: 10mg
SODIUM: 510mg
CARBS: 50g
PROTEIN: 9g
*Nutrition Facts are estimates only. For questions or specific information, email facts@andreprost.com