Spinach Sauce for Pasta
Transform your pasta nights with this creamy and vibrant spinach sauce, a quick and easy recipe loaded with flavor and nutrients. Made with fresh spinach, garlic, butter, and a hint of nutmeg, this luscious sauce is blended to silky perfection and finished with rich heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. The addition of a touch of zesty lemon juice elevates the flavors, making it a delicious, balanced option for any pasta dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this spinach sauce is perfect for busy weeknights but elegant enough for dinner parties. Pair it with your favorite pasta variety, and don't forget an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for the ultimate finishing touch! Keywords: creamy spinach pasta sauce, quick spinach sauce recipe, fresh spinach pasta sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water and pat it dry.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the cooked spinach and garlic to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If needed, add a tablespoon of water to help with blending.
Return the spinach puree to the skillet over low heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Cook the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
Serve the spinach sauce immediately over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.9 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 316 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 2435 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 810 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 57 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.
