Creamed Spinach Pasta Recipe
A rich and comforting dish made with pasta, fresh spinach, and a creamy cheese sauce. A hearty twist on the classic side dish, this version works beautifully as a main course for a weeknight dinner or holiday table.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 1048kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus more for pasta water
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
- 1 pound long pasta fettuccine, tagliatelle, or linguine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 pound fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, mascarpone, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Set a large deep skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach in batches, stirring frequently until all the leaves are wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through without boiling, then stir in the nutmeg.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the ricotta–mascarpone mixture until smooth and well blended.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss gently until coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, top with extra Parmesan, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 1048kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12627IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 5mg
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