Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring a creamy garlic sauce and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan cheese and a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, garlic, spinach, comfort food, quick dinner