Creamy Spinach Pasta

If you have been looking for a delicious, wholesome and hearty dish to try out, then this creamy spinach recipe is for you. It is very easy to prepare and it takes about 35 minutes!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 707.6kcal

Equipment

Large Pot To boil the pasta.
Frying Pan To fry the onions, garlic, and spinach, and to make the creamy sauce.
Wooden spoon or spatula To stir and mix the ingredients in the pan.
Measuring cups and spoons To accurately measure the ingredients.
Knife and Cutting Board For chopping onions, garlic, and spinach.
Grater To grate the Parmesan cheese, if using a block of cheese.
Plates or Bowls For serving the finished dish

Ingredients

400 grams pasta spaghetti or fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups fresh spinach chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you want some heat
Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until the garlic becomes aromatic.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, cooking until it wilts.
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the cheese is melted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure that the pasta is fully covered with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Serve the pasta in individual dishes, garnishing with additional freshly grated Parmesan. Enjoy your Creamy Spinach Pasta!

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