Description
A delicious creamy spinach penne pasta dish made with garlic, parmesan, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne (or similar pasta)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir until mixed throughout.
- Add the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, parmesan, and nutmeg. Cook until the spinach has shrunk and wilted.
- Mix in the cooked pasta. If the sauce is too runny, let the pasta boil for a few minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and pepper and finish with fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or protein of your choice.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg