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5 from 8 votes

Creamy Spinach Pasta

This creamy spinach pasta recipe is simple to make and has a delicious garlic white wine cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy spinach pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken/veg broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. You will need to reserve some hot pasta water prior to draining it.
  • When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, add the flour in and cook for about 1 minute, stirring fairly often.
  • Add in the garlic, followed by the wine (or broth). Let it bubble until it's reduced by half (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
  • Whisk in the cream so the flour dissolves completely, then add in the Italian seasoning. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened up to your liking.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese and take the pan off the burner.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet, and toss until it's wilted (use tongs or two spoons). I add in a few tablespoons of the hot pasta water prior to draining the pasta to make this process easier.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Season with salt & pepper as needed (I'm generous with both - there is a lot of spinach in here) and serve right away.

Notes

  • Serves 2-4 depending on how hungry people are/what else you serve it with.
  • I would not substitute the cream for a lower fat alternative. It may not thicken the same, so you may need to adjust cooking time or add more flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3272IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 2mg