Easy Quick and Creamy Spinach Pasta for Busy Weeknights
Spinach pasta is rich, creamy, and cheesy. In only 30 minutes, this meatless pasta dish is ready to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound medium pasta (penne, bow ties, or rotini)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente (firm) according to package directions.
2. While pasta is boiling, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
3. 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.
4. Stir in pasta and simmer 1 minute more. Stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and 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.
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