Creamy Spinach Pasta
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this easy spinach pasta is a weeknight-friendly dish of sautéed fresh spinach tossed with linguine and a light, creamy mascarpone cheese sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine (see notes)
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (see notes)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone and milk until smooth.
- Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened and pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook, tossing with tongs, until fully wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the mascarpone mixture and season to taste with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, just until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Drain the linguine and add it to the pan along with the Parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with a little extra nutmeg and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
ABOUT THE PASTA: Linguine is our cut of choice for this dish for the way it holds the sauce, but you can certainly use something different - spaghetti, penne, and rotini are all good options.
MASCARPONE TIP: Take the mascarpone out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or so for easier whisking.
Nutrition
Calories: 607 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 359mg | Carbohydrates: 69g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 19g