Cheese and Spinach Fettuccine
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Cheese and Spinach Fettuccine, a quick and luscious pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender fettuccine with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce made from heavy cream, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Fresh baby spinach adds a vibrant pop of color and nutrients, while the perfectly seasoned sauce clings to every strand of pasta for a rich, satisfying bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy cooks who want maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it piping hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for a cheesy finishing touch. Perfect for fans of creamy pasta recipes, this cheesy spinach fettuccine will become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 pcs garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 120 g cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 150 g baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tsp of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions or until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and sauté in the butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine, then add the cream cheese in small chunks.
Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and toss the spinach leaves into the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss it gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.6 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 3434 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.3 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 98.8 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1566 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1234 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
