Creamy Spinach Pasta
A comforting dish featuring perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy spinach sauce with garlic and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (e.g., Parmesan or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and combine well.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pair with a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled white wine. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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