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.
Ingredients
- 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