Creamy Pasta with Spinach Sauce
recipe

A quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknights. This recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare and serves four.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 ml grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
4. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and mix well. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g

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