Quick and Creamy Spinach Pasta

Name: Quick and Creamy Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ pound medium pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ onion; 2 cloves garlic; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup chicken broth; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
438 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Quick and Creamy Spinach Pasta

Layla Henson

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Spinach pasta is rich, creamy, & cheesy. In only 30 minutes, this meatless pasta dish is ready to enjoy!

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Ingredients

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½ pound medium pasta penne, bow ties, or rotini
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup chicken broth
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente (firm) according to package directions.
While pasta is boiling, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
Add cream cheese to the pan and whisk until melted and smooth. Add chicken broth a little bit at a time and add spinach. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Stir in pasta simmer 1 minute more. Stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt & pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

Be sure to salt the pasta water for the best flavor.
Frozen spinach can be swapped for fresh spinach. Cook 1 lb of fresh spinach in a non-stick pan until wilted and tender. Cool slightly and squeeze dry.
Squeeze out spinach before adding to the pan to remove extra moisture.
For a smooth sauce, melt the cream cheese before adding the broth.
Do not rinse the pasta, this will help the sauce stick to it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5cups Calories 438 (22%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 613mg (26%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8966IU (179%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 290mg (29%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1.5cups
Calories	438	22%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	55mg	18%
Sodium	613mg	26%
Potassium	497mg	11%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	8966IU	179%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	290mg	29%
Iron	2mg	11%