Creamy Spinach Pasta Garlic (Print)
Rich, garlicky cream sauce embraces tender spinach and pasta, delivering comfort in every bite.
# Ingredient list:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz fettuccine or penne
→ Vegetables
02 - 7 oz fresh baby spinach, washed
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 cup heavy cream
08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - ¼ cup reserved pasta water
10 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan
13 - Freshly ground black pepper
14 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
03 - Add spinach to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add cooked pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, pepper, and parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together faster than you can set the table, but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Its the kind of dish that makes weeknight cooking feel like a treat instead of a chore
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- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens rapidly as soon as you add the pasta and cheese, so do not panic
- Room temperature cream blends more smoothly than cold cream straight from the fridge
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of buying pre grated, the texture difference is remarkable
- Keep the cream at a gentle simmer, never a rolling boil, or it may separate