Description
Pasta lovers will adore this creamy spinach pasta recipe, which combines fresh spinach and rich flavors for a delightful dining experience. Perfectly vibrant and incredibly easy to prepare, this dish will impress both family and friends alike. With a luscious sauce that clings beautifully to your pasta of choice, it’s a sure-fire way to elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta with the creamy spinach sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Final touches: Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg