Spinach Parmesan Linguine
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy and indulgent Spinach Parmesan Linguine! Featuring tender linguine tossed in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, this recipe is made complete with fragrant sautéed garlic, vibrant fresh spinach, and a hint of zesty lemon juice for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your table. Perfectly customizable with a dash of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this dish strikes the ideal balance between comfort food and a wholesome twist with its generous portion of greens. Serve it hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for a crowd-pleasing dinner that’s elegant yet easy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the linguine aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the oil for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and golden but not browned.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing gently to wilt it. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the spinach is soft and reduced in volume.
Lower the heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce if needed.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for a bright, tangy flavor.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4085 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.1 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 74.6 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1201 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*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.
