Description
A delightful creamy spinach pasta dish packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Fresh Spinach Puree
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Wheat Flour
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach Puree: Blanch the fresh spinach leaves in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Make the Roux: Warm olive oil in a saucepan, add flour, and whisk for about a minute.
- Add Milk: Continue whisking while gradually pouring in the milk until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate the Spinach Puree: Fold the spinach puree into the thickened milk and adjust seasoning.
- Melt the Cheese: Add mozzarella cheese over low heat until melted.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook your pasta according to package instructions and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Plate: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding grilled chicken, mushrooms, or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, spinach recipe, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner, Italian cuisine