Pasta with Spinach and Mascarpone
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pasta with Spinach and Mascarpone, a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This dish combines al dente pasta with a velvety mascarpone cheese sauce infused with the subtle nuttiness of ground nutmeg and the earthy goodness of wilted spinach. Sautéed garlic adds aromatic depth, while a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese delivers a savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hassle-free recipe is as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect for vegetarians, this pasta dish is elevated with the use of reserved pasta water for a luxuriously smooth sauce. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp salad for a restaurant-quality meal that will leave everyone craving seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 200 g mascarpone cheese
- 200 g fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 120 ml pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Turn the heat to low and stir in the mascarpone cheese until fully melted and creamy.
Season the sauce with ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Reserve 120 ml of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mascarpone and spinach mixture. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or a pinch of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 763 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*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.
