Name: Creamy Garlic Pasta with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 2 cups fresh spinach; 3 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

This creamy garlic pasta with spinach is a rich and comforting dish that brings together tender pasta, fresh spinach, and a velvety garlic sauce. The creamy sauce is made from a blend of butter, cream, and Parmesan, offering a luxurious texture that perfectly complements the subtle flavors of garlic and spinach.

It’s a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. You can customize it with extra seasonings or protein for added flavor, but it’s perfect on its own for a simple, satisfying dinner.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use fresh spinach for the best flavor, but frozen spinach can be used in a pinch—just be sure to drain it well.
Adjust the garlic to your taste; you can add more if you love garlic.
For extra richness, stir in some cream cheese or ricotta.
Try using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta cooking water to loosen it up.

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Spinach

Creamy, garlicky pasta with spinach, perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
2 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
Toss the pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting any meat or adding a plant-based protein.
You can substitute cream with milk for a lighter version, but it may not be as rich.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 430Total Fat 34gSaturated Fat 21gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 101mgSodium 397mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 9g

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