Description
Pasta with Spinach Sauce is a quick and delightful dish that combines creamy goodness with the vibrant flavor of spinach. Ready in just 15 minutes, this comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or intimate gatherings. The rich sauce, made with fresh spinach and cream cheese, envelops your favorite pasta for a satisfying experience that even picky eaters will enjoy. Serve it as a main course or pair it with proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for an elevated dining experience. This one-skillet recipe means minimal mess and cleanup, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 grams) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 9 oz (250 grams) baby spinach
- 5 oz (140 grams) cream cheese
- 1 oz (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach and salt gradually until wilted.
- Stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water until smooth, then add parmesan and nutmeg.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately with extra olive oil and parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg