Mind-Blowing Heart-Shaped Pasta Recipe for an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option for flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

Mix pasta flour and salt in a bowl.

Create a well in the center of the flour and add eggs.

Gradually mix the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin.

Cut the dough into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.

Cook the heart-shaped pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ricotta cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg, mixing well.

Drain the pasta and add it to the spinach mixture.

Toss gently to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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