Description
A creamy and vibrant pasta dish with fresh spinach, perfect for sneaking in greens while satisfying even picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) of pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 300 g (1 large bunch) of fresh spinach
- 240 ml (1 cup) of heavy cream
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 50 g (½ cup) of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Blend the spinach sauce: Transfer the cooked spinach and garlic to a blender. Add heavy cream and blend until smooth. If desired, blend in grated Parmesan cheese just until combined.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Reserve some pasta cooking water, then drain pasta. Add spinach sauce to the pasta, stirring well and adjusting with reserved cooking water for desired creaminess.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the spinach to keep its vibrant green color. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg