Spinach Mustard Twist Pasta Salad


cook, drain, blanch:	1 lb. spiral pasta (mixed colors nice)

combine until smooth in food processor (knife blade) or blender:
				1/4 c. Dijon mustard (yes, Grey Poupon or the like)
				2 T olive oil
				1 large clove peeled garlic
				1/2 t. salt
				1/2 t. pepper
				1 t. dry or 1 T fresh basil			
				1/4 c. walnuts

add and mix:		1 c. ricotta cheese
				1 t. lemon juice
add, 1 c. at a time:	1/2 lb washed, stemmed, and dried FRESH spinach


toss pasta with spinach mixture.  chill 2-3 hours before serving.