Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta

Ingredients

• 1 package of zavioli pasta
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the zavioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the white wine and cook until reduced, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the ricotta cheese and cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the cooked zavioli to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Serve the zavioli with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• This dish is traditionally served during the Christmas holidays in Italy.
• Zavioli is a type of pasta that originated in the Italian region of Umbria.
• Ricotta cheese is a type of Italian cheese made from sheep's milk.