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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy spinach pasta
Servings: 4
- 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
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.
- 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.
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