Creamy Garlic Spinach Pasta
This quick and comforting Creamy Garlic Spinach Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it delivers creamy, garlicky goodness in just 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or extra veggies to make it your own!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp cream cheese optional, for extra creaminess
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan, tossing everything together until creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Make it your own by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted veggies. For a low-carb option, swap in zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2900IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg
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