Description
Pasta with Spinach Sauce is a quick and creamy dish that combines the delightful taste of fresh spinach with rich cream cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just under 15 minutes, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also loaded with nutrients, ensuring a wholesome meal for everyone at the table. Perfectly versatile, you can use any pasta shape you have on hand, from penne to spaghetti.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 1 oz grated parmesan cheese
- Nutmeg and salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve ½ cup cooking water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gradually add spinach and salt, stirring until wilted.
- Stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water until smooth; add parmesan and nutmeg.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, tossing well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg