Description
This pasta dish features a rich lemon cream sauce combined with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a spicy kick, incorporate red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta with spinach, lemon cream sauce, pasta recipe, Italian cuisine