Basil, Spinach and Pasta Soup
ingredients
8
Difficulty
Easy
Time
20'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
basil
1 handful
lemon
1/2 unit
spinach
4 oz
ricotta cheese
3 oz
Pantry ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
black pepper
1 pinch
vegetable broth
3 cups
pasta
3 oz
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground pepper. After 1 minute, pour in the vegetable broth and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook until still a little firm. Don’t let it soften too much.
3
While the pasta is cooking, combine the basil, spinach, juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1/2 cup broth from the pan (take care not to burn yourself) in the blender and blend well.
4
When the pasta is ready, pour in the green mixture you've just made and sprinkle with ricotta cheese. Stir well.
5
Sprinkle a few basil leaves on top and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
If you have a can of corn or corn kernels, you can add these in the last step, just before serving.