Hearts of Palm Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Hearts of Palm Pasta Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by rinsing and drying the hearts of palm noodles, which have a mild taste and tender texture resembling pasta. Garlic is briefly sautéed in olive oil to release aroma, then fresh chopped spinach is added gradually to wilt down. Cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, and seasonings including Italian herbs, crushed red pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper are stirred in to form a creamy sauce.
Simmering the sauce thickens it gently, coating the noodles when added back to the pan. The gentle warming melds flavors without overpowering the subtle hearts of palm. Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top finishes the dish with savory richness.
This vegetarian pasta works as a low-carb, grain-free meal option and can be adapted with plant-based dairy substitutes for a vegan version. It is served warm as a comforting side or light main course.
Use fresh baby spinach for best texture and flavor, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces hearts of palm pasta drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces spinach chopped, fresh baby
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place the hearts of palm noodles in a colander and rinse. Then shake the colander and allow the hearts of palm to dry as you prep the spinach pasta sauce.
- Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes as you roughly chop the spinach.
- Stir the spinach into the pan, a couple handfuls at a time, until it starts to wilt down. Once all the chopped spinach is in the pan, add in the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and ground nutmeg.
- Stir and allow the sauce to simmer as the cream cheese and Parmesan melt. Simmer approximately 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken to a “heavy cream” consistency.
- Stir in the hearts of palm pasta and simmer another 1 to 2 minutes to warm the noodles. Serve warm with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This pasta is naturally low carb and grain free, making it suitable for specific dietary needs.
- To make vegan, substitute plant-based milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan alternatives.
- Rinse hearts of palm well and drain to reduce excess moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | -15 cup | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 3959mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 11315IU | 226% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 447mg | 45% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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