Description
Creamy Spinach Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring consistently. Bring to a gentle simmer before adding grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Pasta