Shrimp Linguine with Ricotta, Fennel, and Spinach

Ingredients


1. 9 ounces fresh linguine
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4. 1 cup vertically sliced fennel bulb
5. 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
6. 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
7. 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
8. 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
9. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11. 1/4 teaspoon salt
12. 2 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
13. 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese


Preparation


1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
2. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add shrimp, fennel, and shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
3. 3. Stir in rind and next 3 ingredients (through salt). Stir in reserved cooking liquid; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon ricotta.
Ivy Manning, Cooking Light 
MARCH 2013


Pasted from <http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-linguine-50400000126244/?xid=scancook-mar13-ck>


I don't care for fennel so I actually leave it out

Greek Lemon Chicken

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

2 cups milk

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 cup sour cream

1 pound angel hair pasta

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 teaspoon dried dill

Step-by-Step

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cover. Cook until chicken is browned, turning once, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken; slice. Set aside.
2. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in flour, salt and mustard. Add milk. Mix yolks, lemon peel and juice in a bowl. Stir one third of egg mixture into skillet.
3. Stir remaining egg mixture into flour mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring continually. Remove pan from heat. Stir in parsley and sour cream.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with oil. Stir 3/4 cup of sauce and feta into pasta. Top with sliced chicken and remaining sauce. Sprinkle with dill.