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Creamy spinach pasta topped with fresh parmesan
Inspiring image of fresh spinach pasta!

Creamy Spinach Pasta

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Spinach pasta is a triumph of simplicity. No need for hours of stewing; it's a complete dinner in minutes. The key is taming the spinach's bitterness with the sweetness of cream and the savory umami of Parmesan. A quick weeknight meal proving vegetable dishes can be creamy and indulgent.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot for Pasta
  • Deep Skillet for Sauce

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions (al dente).

Tip: The pasta will finish cooking in the hot sauce, absorbing the flavors.
2 ✓

Before draining, reserve a mugful of pasta water!

Tip: This starchy water is liquid gold for a creamy sauce.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté crushed garlic for 30 seconds.

Tip: Be careful, garlic burns instantly. We just want to release the aroma.
4 ✓

Add the spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Tip: It looks like a mountain of greens, but it will shrink to a fraction of its size.
5 ✓

Pour in the cream, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Tip: Nutmeg is a classic pairing for creamy spinach dishes.
6 ✓

Toss the drained pasta into the sauce. If too thick, add some reserved pasta water. Cook together for 1 minute, then stir in Parmesan.

Tip: The cheese fat and starch create a stable emulsion, making the result stickily creamy.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes, but thaw and squeeze out all the water first, or the sauce will be watery.
How do I thicken the sauce?
The starchy pasta water helps emulsify and thicken the cream.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Dried Pasta (Penne or Fusilli)
  • 7 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)