This article was written for Annabel & Grace, which is now part of Rest Less.
This recipe uses Swiss chard – lots of magnesium which increases energy levels, and walnuts – one of the richest dietary sources of serotonin, a chemical in your brain that helps create calm and happiness.
EASY RECIPE THAT SERVES 2
PASTA WITH RICOTTA, SWISS CHARD & WALNUTS
INGREDIENTS
Handful shelled walnut halves
1lb Swiss Chard (or spinach), roughly chopped
2 tbsp walnut oil
2 shallots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
200g pasta of your choice
Small tub of ricotta cheese
METHOD
Cook the pasta according to instructions on pack.
Cook the pasta according to instructions on pack.
Put the Swiss chard or spinach in a colander and pour the pasta and cooking water over to wilt the greens. Leave to drain.
Mix the cheese, cream, walnut oil and walnuts with salt and lots of pepper, then stir through the hot pasta and greens.
Mix the cheese, cream, walnut oil and walnuts with salt and lots of pepper, then stir through the hot pasta and greens.