Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz tri-color quinoa
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz spinach
  • 1 tbsp garlic (dried, minced)
  • 2 oz fontina cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Prepare quinoa in a medium saucepan according to the package, omitting any salt
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid when draining the quinoa
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, spinach, and garlic
  • Cook, stirring often, for about 3-5 minutes, until the spinach wilts
  • Add the fontina cheese, ricotta cheese, and cream cheese
  • Stir constantly to prevent scalding until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes
  • Remove from the heat and add the quinoa to the spinach cheese mixture
  • Add the salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
  • Stir to gently coat the pasta with the sauce
  • Divide the pasta into 4 serving bowls and top with remaining parmesan cheese