Linguini with Creamy Spinach
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Linguini with Creamy Spinach recipe, where silky pasta meets a luscious, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfectly al dente linguini is tossed with wilted baby spinach and a rich combination of heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a velvety sauce infused with the warmth of ground nutmeg. This quick 30-minute dish is ideal for weeknight dinners but elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and a crack of fresh black pepper for a decadent restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 200 grams baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 0.5 cups pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the rest.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and mix until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
Season the sauce with ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Toss the cooked linguini into the skillet with the sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.0 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.7 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4121 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1150 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 258 mg | 5% | |
*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.
