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Creamy Spinach Pasta

This creamy spinach pasta is a quick, comforting dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Made with garlic, parmesan, and fresh spinach in a velvety sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 546kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large pot

Ingredients

  • ½ pound pasta
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces fresh spinach
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Boil and drain the pasta according to the directions on the package and set it aside.
  • In a large saute pan, melt the butter over low/medium heat. When it’s fully melted add in the flour and whisk to combine and let the flour cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the garlic and let it cook for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in the cream and broth and bring to a simmer. Add in the garlic powder, oregano, parsley and pepper and whisk to combine.
  • Start by adding handfuls of spinach into the sauce, using a spatula to fold the spinach into the sauce as it wilts. Continue until all the spinach is added.
  • Add in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta until it’s fully coated with the sauce.
  • Serve with extra lemon slices, extra parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11810IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 4mg