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Creamy spinach artichoke pasta
Nothing beats a bowl of creamy pasta. This creamy spinach artichoke pasta is a delicious and easy meatfree dinner recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 357 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves crushed/finely chopped
- 8 cups (+- 200g) baby spinach washed, drained and dried
- 1½ cups artichoke hearts
- 1 cup cream (heavy or whipping)
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 500 g (1lb) pasta of your choice cooked until al dente + 1 cup cooking water reserved
Instructions
- Saute the garlic in a splash of olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the washed and drained spinach and cook until wilted. Once all the spinach is cooked, add the artichokes and cream. Pour in the lemon juice then allow to simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until al dente then drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and mix well. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
- Scatter over finely grated Parmesan cheese and toss then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1317mg
(55%)
Potassium
2690mg
(77%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
44771IU
(895%)
Vitamin C
134mg
(149%)
Calcium
641mg
(64%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1317mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 2690mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 44771IU | 895% |
| Vitamin C | 134mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 641mg | 64% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.