Sauteed Spinach Cream Sauce
Elevate your weeknight meals with this indulgent Sauteed Spinach Cream Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that brings rich, creamy flavor to your table in just 20 minutes. Fresh spinach is sautéed in a luscious blend of olive oil, butter, and garlic, then simmered with heavy cream and melted Parmesan cheese for a decadent finish. A hint of freshly grated nutmeg adds warmth and depth, while salt and black pepper balance the flavors perfectly. This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled chicken, or even as a dip with crusty bread, making it a must-try addition to your recipe repertoire. Perfect for spinach lovers and creamy sauce enthusiasts, this dish combines comfort and sophistication in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter.
Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently, until it wilts completely. This will take 2-3 minutes.
Once the spinach is wilted, pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts and blends into the sauce.
Sprinkle in the nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring well to distribute the flavors evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the sauteed spinach cream sauce immediately over pasta, with grilled chicken, or as a dip alongside crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.3 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.6 g | 413% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2762 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 52 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.
