Creamy Spinach Pasta
recipe

A delicious and quick dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining tasty pasta with nutritious spinach.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 200 ml cream
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve a bit of the cooking water.
2. Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute until soft.
4. Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour the cream into the pan and stir well. Let it simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix all the ingredients together. If the mixture is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 450 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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