Creamy Upgrade: Stir in additional heavy cream or a dollop of ricotta for an even creamier texture. Herbaceous Flavor: Add fresh basil, parsley, and/or oregano instead of dried for a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor. Gluten-Free: Substitute the penne with your favorite gluten-free pasta for ...
since it will be baked in sauce and will cook more in the oven). Drain the pasta thoroughly, then toss with the red and white sauces, spinach, and ricotta cheese, reserving about 1/2
Make the pesto creamy by adding 1/4 cup ricotta cheese when processing the basil, garlic, and pine nuts. This is great with tortellini or ravioli. b. Top dressed pesto pasta with 1/2 pound diced large or halved small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 3 medium tomatoes cut in large ...