Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy spinach pasta dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Optional: cooked chicken or steak
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and let it wilt, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in cream: Slowly add heavy cream, stirring to combine with garlic and spinach. Allow to simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- Season: Adjust the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta: Gently fold cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm: Plate the pasta and enjoy with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make ahead to save time, and consider customizations like adding sun-dried tomatoes or swapping spinach for kale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, spinach pasta, comfort food, quick dinner