Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Spinach

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Spinach

Italian · 30 min · vegetarian

540 cal 20g protein 70g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mince garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the juice of one lemon and the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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