Creamy Garlic-Butter Spinach Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A satisfying and quick recipe for creamy garlic-butter spinach pasta that is perfect for any comfort food craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the cream and stir to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg