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A plate of pasta with creamy spinach topped with Parmesan cheese

Easy Creamy Spinach Pasta

Morgan Peaceman
Pasta and veggies never looked so good in this delectable creamy spinach pasta, ready to serve in just 30 minutes. Homemade blush cream sauce, tossed with sautéed spinach and fresh pasta, I mean, what's not to love?
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add a tablespoon of butter to a medium frying pan on medium heat.
  • Add the spinach and sauté the spinach in the melted butter. Sprinkle a little garlic powder and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add in the minced garlic and onion, sauté in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add in the tablespoon of tomato paste and stir to combine.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and let the mixture simmer for a minute or so. Then, pour in the heavy cream and stir.
  • Cover and let simmer on low for 5-7 minutes or until the cream sauce begins to thicken and will coat the back of a spoon.
  • Meanwhile, boil your favorite pasta, strain, and add directly to the sauce. Add back the sautéed spinach and mix to combine.
  • Serve with sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
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