Indulge in a culinary journey with our creamy spinach fettuccine, a delightful pasta dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and vibrant colors. Featuring tender fettuccine enveloped in a luscious spinach sauce, this recipe promises a symphony of textures and a burst of verdant goodness. Accompany your main course with a selection of delectable side dishes, including a zesty lemon garlic asparagus that adds a refreshing tang, a classic Caesar salad for a touch of crispness, and a decadent chocolate mousse that serves as a sweet and satisfying ending to your meal.
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CREAMY SPINACH FETTUCCINE
This Creamy Spinach Fettuccine recipe is the pasta dinner of your dreams! Fettuccine pasta tossed in a light, creamy spinach sauce and topped with toasted garlicky panko bread crumbs.
Provided by Katerina | Diethood
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl whisk together vegetable broth and flour.
- Transfer broth mixture to the pan and whisk in the milk; continue to whisk and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add spinach leaves; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until spinach is welted and sauce is thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and fresh parsley.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and add cooked fettuccine; toss to combine and set aside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 392 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY SPINACH FETTUCCINE
Perfectly al-dente fettuccine pasta, baby spinach, and fresh basil drenched in a rich, creamy sauce. Quick, easy, and delicious.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for one minute. Remove spinach with a large slotted spoon or hand strainer and place in a bowl of cold ice water to stop the cooking. Remove spinach from the ice water and place spinach on paper towels. Squeeze dry and set aside.
- Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water and then add the fettucine. Cook pasta to al dente per package instructions. Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the rest.
- While pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Season sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Taste and add additional seasonings if needed.
- Add the drained pasta, 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and spinach. Toss and cook over medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes until sauce adheres to pasta. Add additional pasta water if necessary. Remove from heat and toss in basil strips (I use tongs for this, they work great).
- Serve topped with additional basil strips for garnish, if desired, and a hit of freshly ground black pepper.
SPINACH FETTUCCINI WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 as a side dish or first course
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat water to a boil for pasta, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
- Heat butter in a large sauce pot with butter, add garlic, cook 2 minutes then whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in stock then cream, bring to a bubble and stir in Gorgonzola, about 2 minutes until melted. Stir in sage and a little pepper and cook 3 minutes more.
- In a serving bowl toss hot pasta with sauce and fresh spinach to wilt in.
FETTUCCINE WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE
This is delicious and beautiful in presentation! Very quick and easy too. Butter and cream make this delicate spinach sauce rich in flavor.
Provided by keen5
Categories Spinach
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettucine according to package directions; drain, rinse and drain again.
- Meanwhile, in 10" skillet melt butter; add mushrooms.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender (2 to 3 minutes).
- Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly (1 minute).
- Stir in remaining ingredients, except fettucine.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (6 to 8 minutes).
- Serve over fettucine.
CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH
Serve this Creamy Pasta with Spinach at your next dinner party. Explore this recipe today and learn more about this simple (yet delicious) pasta dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
- Place spinach in large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Add pasta, reserved water, tomato mixture and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan to spinach; mix lightly. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 9 g
CREAMED SPINACH PASTA
This pasta nods to everyone's favorite steakhouse side, and it comes together in no time, making for a fine weeknight meal. One full pound of fresh spinach is cooked down in garlicky butter before cream is added, then simmered until thickened. The cooked pasta is added directly to the sauce, then tossed with ricotta cheese for even more richness. Fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta work best, but the creamy sauce will cling to any long noodles. Top with pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts for crunch, or leave the nuts out entirely. Serve as a side to grilled steak, chicken or fish, or serve it on its own, paired simply with a glass of bubbles.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the ricotta to a large bowl; season well with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain.
- Prepare your sauce while the pasta cooks: If using, cook the pine nuts in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat until toasted, stirring occasionally to make sure they do not burn, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Wipe skillet clean and melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stirring it in by the handful if needed, and cook until it wilts, adding a few tablespoons of the pasta water to help it along if needed, about 4 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add the cream, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the nutmeg then season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss until the noodles are glossy with sauce.
- Turn off heat and stir in the prepared ricotta, thinning the sauce with a bit of pasta cooking water if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Divide among bowls. Top with pine nuts, if using, and pass grated pecorino or Parmesan at the table.
SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)
Better than Olive Garden®! Top with grilled chicken on fettuccine pasta for a complete meal or use as a dip for bread sticks. Delicious rich and creamy spinach Alfredo everyone will love. When I make this dish, everyone raves over it! Add more spinach if you're a spinach lover or leave it out if you're not a fan. I like adding lots of garlic! For a thicker sauce, add more cream cheese.
Provided by nbrock_85
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 202.9 mg, Fat 61.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 38.3 g, Sodium 454.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give your fettuccine a vibrant green color and a delicious flavor. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked spinach will become wilted and lose its flavor.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy. I recommend using a hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other spices, such as garlic powder or onion powder.
- Serve immediately: Creamy spinach fettuccine is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Creamy spinach fettuccine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy spinach fettuccine that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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