Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the spinach sauce. Gradually mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg