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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with (pasta) tagliatelle, spinach, ricotta, butter, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, nutmeg

Ingredients

for 4 people:

Spinach – 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 10 cups fresh)

Ricotta cheese – 200 g (7 oz / ≈ ¾–1 cup)

Butter – 20 g (0.7 oz / ≈ 1½ tablespoons)

Tagliatelle – 320 g (11.3 oz / ≈ 11 oz dry pasta)

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO – 20 g (0.7 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons grated)

Nutmeg – to taste (≈ ⅛ teaspoon)

Method

Peel the spinach

Wash and boil them in very little water.

Squeeze and chop them finely

Roll them in butter.

Boil the tagliatelle al dente

Drain them keeping them slightly watery

Pour them into a baking dish

Season them with spinach, ricotta and finally Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Bake for about 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 ° C.

For those who do not want to use the oven, just season the tagliatelle with spinach and ricotta Serve sprinkled with cheese and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Allergens

Pasta (tagliatelle): contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Cottage cheese: milk allergens

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Pasta (tagliatelle): if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

Ricotta. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants and for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Spinach: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea