Tri-Color Penne with Creamy Ricotta (and a Poached Egg)
Tri-Color Penne with Creamy Ricotta (and a Poached Egg) requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.7 per serving. This main course has 759 calories, 39g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up basil leaves, diced ham, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. 9 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by From Away. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 64%, which is solid. Tri-Color Enchiladas, Tri-Color Cauliflower Salad, and Tri-Color Vegetarian-Stuffed Peppers are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
10 big basil leaves, chiffonaded
½ cup diced ham (about 2.5 ounces)
4 eggs, poached
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup pasta water, reserved
1 box tri-colored penne pasta, cooked al dente
Red pepper flakes, to taste
1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
Equipment:
pot
whisk
Cooking instruction summary:
In the empty pasta pot over medium heat, add olive oil and the sliced garlic. Pour in pasta water, milk, and ricotta, and whisk well to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return pasta to the pot and stir in ham, basil, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the pasta on low while you poach the eggs. Plate and serve immediately with a basil leaf to garnish and a dash of red pepper flakes, if desired.
Step by step:
1. In the empty pasta pot over medium heat, add olive oil and the sliced garlic.
2. Pour in pasta water, milk, and ricotta, and whisk well to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return pasta to the pot and stir in ham, basil, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the pasta on low while you poach the eggs. Plate and serve immediately with a basil leaf to garnish and a dash of red pepper flakes, if desired.
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