Spaghetti with Fresh Spinach and Gorgonzola
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy and indulgent Spaghetti with Fresh Spinach and Gorgonzola! Featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a velvety sauce made with rich gorgonzola cheese and heavy cream, this dish is delicately balanced by the earthy flavors of sautéed fresh spinach and aromatic garlic. A hint of Parmesan on top adds the perfect finishing touch, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures a perfectly silky texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this decadent yet simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner date. Perfect for fans of creamy pastas, it’s an elegant blend of bold flavors and comforting textures that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 200 grams fresh spinach
- 120 grams gorgonzola cheese
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 40 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
While the spaghetti cooks, rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and pat it dry. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it wilts completely. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Crumble the gorgonzola cheese into the skillet, and stir until it melts and incorporates into the cream to form a smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked spinach back into the skillet with the gorgonzola sauce, and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated.
Divide the spaghetti among individual plates, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Spaghetti with Fresh Spinach and Gorgonzola!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.8 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 409 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 4895 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1335 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 225 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.
