Creamy Spinach Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Creamy Spinach Sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and velvety heavy cream that delivers comforting flavors in every bite. Perfect as a versatile topping for pasta, a rich dip, or a decadent drizzle over roasted vegetables, this recipe incorporates Parmesan cheese for a hint of nutty depth, while freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a delightful tang. Seasoned with warming nutmeg and a balance of salt and pepper, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Packed with nutrients and irresistible flavor, this creamy spinach creation will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt residues. Pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant, but not browned.
Add the spinach to the skillet and stir frequently until it wilts, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once the spinach is wilted, transfer it and the garlic into a blender or food processor.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth sauce. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
Pour the creamy spinach mixture back into the skillet.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thoroughly heated and slightly thickened.
Add the lemon juice to the sauce and stir well to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the creamy spinach sauce immediately with your choice of pasta, as a dip, or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.6 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.4 g | 307% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1735 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*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.
