Description
A quick and delightful creamy pasta dish with spinach sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (8 oz) pasta of your choice
- 300 g (10 oz) fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 ml (ยผ cup) olive oil
- 50 g (ยฝ cup) grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option
- 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 8โ10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Spinach Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1โ2 minutes. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3โ4 minutes.
- Blend the Sauce: Transfer spinach and garlic mixture to a blender, add reserved pasta water, and blend until smooth. Adjust for creaminess with additional water if needed.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: In the skillet, combine drained pasta with spinach sauce, stir over low heat for 1โ2 minutes. Add more pasta water if necessary for a smooth consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta for the best texture. Make the spinach sauce ahead of time for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 8mg