Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Cream Sauce
Radiant Iguana

Creamy Pasta with Spinach and Cream Sauce

20Min
2Servings
685Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
#pasta#spinach#quick#creamy#comfort food

Equipment

Large pot
Large frying pan
Stove
Colander
Mixing spoon
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

frozen spinach (frozen)

1 package

water

50 ml

pasta (dry)

250 g

cream cheese

1 tbsp

cream

200 ml

pasta cooking water

1 ladle

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

grated hard cheese (grated)

50 g

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

10 mintimer 10 min
2

Prepare the spinach sauce

In a large pan, combine frozen spinach with water and cook until heated through and creamy.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Stir occasionally to ensure even heating
3

Add cream and cheese

Add cream, cream cheese, and pasta cooking water to the spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and creamy.

3 minMedium heat
The pasta water helps create a silky sauce texture
4

Combine and serve

Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the creamy spinach sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately with grated cheese on top.

2 min
Toss immediately after draining to prevent pasta from sticking

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop with splash of milk

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored and reheated. Add a little milk or cream when reheating to restore creaminess.

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