Description
Quick Cheese And Spinach Pasta is a comforting dish made with creamy cheese and vibrant spinach, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add your favorite pasta shape and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Toss fresh spinach into the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Lower heat, stir in cream cheese and grated Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
- Drain pasta, reserving a small ladle of cooking water. Add pasta to the sauce and toss until creamy.
- Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and optional lemon zest, then plate and enjoy hot.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Feel free to add protein like chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes to find your favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg