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Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A rich and flavorful sauce combining spinach, herbs, and cheese, perfect for tossing with pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 5 ounces spinach (rinsed thoroughly)
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup basil (loosely packed, plus a few leaves for garnish)
  • ½ cup parsley (loosely packed)
  • ¼ cup pistachios (shelled, unsalted)
  • 1 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese (or ricotta cheese)
  • ¾ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (finely grated, divided)
  • 12 ounces tagliatelle
  • 1 cup pasta cooking water

Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Sauté diced onion and garlic in 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add spinach, basil, and parsley; cook until wilted.
  • Stir in pistachios, lemon juice, mascarpone, and half of the cheese; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water to loosen if needed; sprinkle with remaining cheese and garnish with basil leaves.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Spinach