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Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan

A deliciously creamy pasta dish that is quick to make, filled with fresh spinach, and does not require an extensive cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta (your choice) Use your favorite type of pasta.
  • 1 cup Cream For a lighter touch, use half-and-half.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Don't skip the garlic for added flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing the garlic.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 4 cups Spinach Can substitute with other greens like broccoli or zucchini.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to personal preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water.
Cooking
  1. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Reduce heat and pour in the cream, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing it all together.
  5. Fold in spinach until wilted, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Notes

For best results, choose pasta shapes like shells or fusilli that hold the sauce well. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days or frozen for up to a month.