Linguine with Spinach and Mascarpone Cream

Mascarpone cheese is a wonderful ingredient for making a smooth and creamy sauce for pasta because it coats the noodles so nicely. We’ve combined it with some milk to cut the richness a bit and added a small amount of Parmigiano-Reggiano for extra flavor. Be sure to include the nutmeg. You only need a little, but it adds a subtle, delicious touch. Serve with a salad for a complete meatless meal.

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Linguine with Spinach and Mascarpone Cream

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Linguine tossed with fresh spinach and a simple, creamy sauce made with mascarpone cheese makes a delicious meatless meal in very little time.

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time : 10 minutes mins

Total Time : 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

• 12 ounces linguine
• 2/3 cup mascarpone
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup onion, very finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
• 10 ounces fresh spinach
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
• Whisk the mascarpone and milk together in a small bowl.
• Start the pasta cooking and heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until pale golden in color, 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach and toss with tongs until completely wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mascarpone-milk mixture, combine well and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to bubbling and cook just it until starts to thicken, 2 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the spinach mixture along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss to combine well and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Plate individual servings and top with additional nutmeg if desired.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes:

We chose linguine for this dish because we like the way the mascarpone sauce coats the long strands, but penne and rotini would be good choices as well.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Linguine with Spinach and Mascarpone Cream

Amount per Serving

Calories

580

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

44

g

68

%

Saturated Fat

 

24

g

150

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

15

g

Cholesterol

 

117

mg

39

%

Sodium

 

604

mg

26

%

Carbohydrates

 

35

g

12

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

13

g

26

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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