February 24, 2024

CREAMY SPINACH LEMON PASTA

Name: CREAMY SPINACH LEMON PASTA
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 400 g pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 handful baby spinach; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 cup parmesan cheese

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If you’re craving a quick yet utterly delightful pasta dish for your next date night, your search ends here. This creamy spinach lemon pasta is the ultimate choice—a tantalizing blend of zesty lemon and vibrant spinach flavors, all ready in just 30 minutes.

COOKING THE PASTA

For the perfect pasta pairing, I love using Tagliatelle in this recipe, though you can opt for any pasta variety you prefer – penne, farfalle, or spaghetti all work wonderfully.

Start by cooking your chosen pasta to al dente perfection, following the package instructions and seasoning the boiling water with a pinch of salt. While the pasta cooks, remember to reserve about half a cup of the cooking water. Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain it and set aside.

Now, onto the sauce! Our creamy spinach lemon sauce is a delightful blend of flavors that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Picture the sweetness of roasted garlic mingling with the zesty kick of lemon, all wrapped in a velvety creaminess with just the right touch of pepper. It’s the ideal partner for your pasta, transforming every forkful into a culinary adventure. With its quick preparation and crowd-pleasing taste, get ready to take your meal to the next level with this delightful sauce!

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:

Pasta
Spinach
Lemon
Olive oil
Garlic
Heavy cream
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST SPINACH LEMON PASTA

Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a saucepan, add some olive oil and minced garlic. Let it simmer until fragrant.

4. Add in the baby spinach with some pasta water.

5. Pour in the lemon juice, and heavy cream.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well till incorporated.

If you’ve given this recipe a try and it won you over, please share your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! If you have any questions about this recipe, don’t hesitate to ask – I’m here to help and will respond promptly.

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CREAMY SPINACH LEMON PASTA

Bakeanna Recipes

If you're craving a quick yet utterly delightful pasta dish for your next date night, your search ends here. Lemon pasta with spinach is the ultimate choice—a tantalizing blend of zesty lemon and vibrant spinach flavors, all ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 2 SERVINGS

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

400 g pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 handful baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a saucepan, add some olive oil and mincedgarlic. Let it simmer until fragrant.
Add in the baby spinach with some pasta water.
Pour in the lemon juice, and heavy cream.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well till incorporated.