Green Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and creamy Green Pasta recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring a luscious sauce made from fresh spinach, aromatic basil, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon, this dish beautifully combines wholesome vegetables with indulgent Parmesan and cream. Perfectly al dente pasta is tossed in this velvety green sauce, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you stick with traditional heavy cream or opt for coconut cream for a dairy-free twist, this recipe delivers a delightful burst of flavor with every bite. Serve it warm and garnish with extra Parmesan and basil for a visually stunning finish that will elevate any dinner table. Keywords: green pasta, creamy spinach sauce, quick dinner recipe, healthy pasta dish, vegetarian pasta recipe, easy weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 100 grams Fresh spinach
- 20 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 40 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 liters Water (for boiling pasta)
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a teaspoon of salt, then add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves (minced or finely chopped) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the wilted spinach, fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Return the drained pasta to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Pour the green sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If needed, use more pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
Serve the green pasta warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3160 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*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.
