Description
Creamy Spinach Lemon Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of creamy garlic sauce with vibrant spinach and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Each bite offers a luscious texture and refreshing taste that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, mixing gently. Simmer until slightly thickened, then add lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing well. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg