St Patricks Noodles with Spinach
Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a vibrant plate of St. Patrick's Noodles with Spinach, a quick and easy pasta dish bursting with fresh, earthy flavors! This recipe combines tender spaghetti (or fettuccine) with a creamy, velvety spinach sauce infused with fragrant basil, garlic, and a refreshing hint of lemon. Finished with a touch of heavy cream and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and lightness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it as a main course or a stunning vegetarian centerpiece, and watch it become an instant favorite. Keywords: spinach pasta, St. Patrick's Day recipes, creamy spinach sauce, quick dinner ideas, vegetarian pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti (or fettuccine)
- 150 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 15 grams basil leaves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 liters water for boiling pasta
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt.
Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves (minced) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the spinach leaves and basil to the pan. Stir frequently until the spinach wilts and becomes tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the wilted spinach and basil mixture to a blender or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, half of the Parmesan cheese, and a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
Return the blended spinach sauce to the pan over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing gently to coat the noodles in the sauce. If needed, add some of the reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3368 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*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.
