Creamy Spinach Pasta
A comforting bowl of creamy pasta with fresh spinach and a luscious cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cheese (e.g., cream cheese, Parmesan, or a mix)
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Melt in your choice of cheese, stirring until creamy.
- Incorporate the milk or cream and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the spinach; it should be tender, not mushy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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