Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce for Pasta
Creamy, flavorful, and delightfully easy to make, this Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce for Pasta is a quick weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on indulgence. Featuring a rich blend of fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, this velvety sauce pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, such as fettuccine or penne. Enhanced by the savory depth of Parmesan cheese and a touch of heavy cream, this dish strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a dream for busy cooks who want a restaurant-quality meal. Serve it garnished with extra Parmesan for a cheesy finish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 150 grams Fresh spinach
- 250 grams Ricotta cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 125 milliliters Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted. If the spinach releases liquid, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
Transfer the cooked spinach to a cutting board and finely chop it. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Stir the chopped spinach into the ricotta mixture. Add nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, and mix until fully incorporated.
Return the spinach and ricotta mixture to the skillet and heat over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce is warmed through.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or pepper to taste.
Toss the sauce with your cooked pasta of choice (such as fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti) until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 415 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*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.
