Spinach Alfredo Pasta

Spinach Alfredo pasta is the ultimate comfort food. The creamy Alfredo sauce, with its rich blend of butter, cream, and Parmesan, wraps around each strand of pasta while the fresh spinach adds a burst of color, texture, and nutritional value. This dish is not only indulgent but also an easy way to incorporate more greens into your meal. It’s perfect for cozy dinners or any time you’re craving a rich, flavorful pasta.

To start, cook your favorite pasta until it’s al dente. Fettuccine is the traditional choice for Alfredo pasta, but penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni will work just as well. While the pasta is cooking, begin preparing the Alfredo sauce. In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Then, add heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the cream to form a velvety sauce. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens to your liking, and then season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for added depth.

Once the sauce is ready, add fresh spinach to the skillet. The heat from the sauce will wilt the spinach, turning it a deep green and releasing its natural juices, which blend beautifully with the creamy sauce. The spinach not only adds color and flavor but also a healthy dose of vitamins and iron. You can add more spinach if you like a bolder green flavor or keep it light with just a handful.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it into the Alfredo sauce, making sure the noodles are well coated. The creamy sauce should cling to the pasta, creating a smooth, rich coating. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of pasta water to loosen it up and help the sauce adhere to the pasta. For an extra touch, sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top and a few cracks of black pepper.

Spinach Alfredo pasta is the kind of dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. It’s rich and creamy but the addition of spinach balances the heaviness with freshness. Whether served as a main course or as a side dish, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Spinach Alfredo Pasta

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Creamy Spinach Alfredo Pasta is a deliciously rich and savory dish, perfect for a cozy dinner. It combines tender fettuccine pasta with a luscious Alfredo sauce, enhanced by the addition of fresh spinach and garlic.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 100 g fettuccine pasta uncooked
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

 

• Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring it to a simmer, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the cooked pasta in the Alfredo sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3880IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 2mg

Calories: 670kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: alfredo, pasta, spinach

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Keto

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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