Description
Pasta with Spinach Sauce is a delightful and nutritious dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into something special. This creamy pasta comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. The vibrant green spinach sauce, enriched with cream cheese and parmesan, delivers a rich flavor while packing a punch of vitamins and minerals. Perfect as a main dish or side, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences, whether you’re looking for a comforting vegetarian meal or want to add protein for extra heartiness. Impress your family or guests with this simple yet satisfying pasta that’s sure to become a favorite.
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
- Salt and black pepper
- Ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve at least ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach and season with salt; stir until wilted.
- Mix in cream cheese and about 1/3 cup reserved pasta water until smooth. Stir in grated parmesan and nutmeg.
- Combine cooked pasta with the spinach sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg