SPINACH WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Spinach With Pesto Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Spinach
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- PLACE contents of 2 (16 ounce) tubs Organics brand fresh baby spinach in large soup pot over medium heat; POUR 1/2 cup water evenly over spinach; TOSS spinach until evenly dampened.
- COVER pot; COOK spinach just until wilted, between 3-5 minutes, stirring once.
- RETURN spinach into colander in sink; DRAIN completely and let set until ready to use.
- INTO the medium saucepan ADD: 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest, 3/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1 dash fresh ground white pepper; BRING broth to gentle boil over medium heat.
- CHOP 1/2 medium sweet Vidalia onion; MINCE 4 fresh garlic cloves; ADD both to the saucepan with broth mixture; GRATE 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; SQUEEZE 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. ADD all to broth mixture; REDUCE heat slightly.
- SIMMER uncovered until onion is almost transparent; REDUCE heat to low.
- STIR in 1/2 cup light cream cheese spread (up to 8 ounces) and 1/3 cup (or more) fresh deli basil pesto into the saucepan mixture, FOLD together gently until cream cheese has melted and the sauce is consistent and creamy (STIR 2 tablespoons heavy cream now if a richer sauce is desired); SEASON sauce to taste now, if necessary.
- REMOVE drained cooled spinach from colander; CHOP spinach coarsely.
- FOLD spinach into sauce mixture until thoroughly blended (FOLD in 2-4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese now, if desired, one tablespoon at a time, gradually until blended).
- SERVE and ENJOY.
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Tariq Abdulrehman
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pesto cream sauce and they always ask for seconds. I also like that this dish is relatively healthy and it's a good way to get some extra greens into their diet.
Nancy Anabtawy
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also good with rice or quinoa. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish for extra protein.
Waleed Qatesh
[email protected]This dish was amazing! I used fresh spinach from my garden and it was so delicious. The pesto cream sauce was also very good. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Syed Masoom Ali Shah
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The spinach was cooked perfectly, but the pesto cream sauce was lacking in flavor. I think it needed more garlic and Parmesan cheese. I also found that the dish was a bit too oily. I will definitely try this re
kenneth smtih
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the pesto cream sauce was amazing. I loved the addition of the artichoke hearts, which added a nice savory flavor to the dish. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I wil
Feferitylondon FREESTYLE
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The spinach was cooked perfectly, but the pesto cream sauce was a bit too heavy. I think it would be better with a lighter sauce. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely try
Deema qdmaney
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh spinach from my garden and it was delicious. The pesto cream sauce was also very good. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Md Anwor
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the pesto cream sauce was delicious. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice sweetness to the dish. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will
Chirs Pickett
[email protected]This dish was a disaster! The spinach was overcooked and the pesto cream sauce was curdled. I followed the recipe exactly, but something went wrong. I'm not sure if I will try this recipe again.
Tauqeer778866 G
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The spinach was cooked perfectly, but the pesto cream sauce was lacking in flavor. I think it needed more garlic and Parmesan cheese. I also found that the dish was a bit too oily. I will definitely try this re
Denecia Barry
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the pesto cream sauce was delicious. I loved the addition of the lemon zest, which added a nice brightness to the dish. I served it over pas
Shahzad Bozdar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used store-bought pesto, but I think it would be even better with homemade pesto. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the cream sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my
yolonda sifuentez
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook spinach, and this recipe definitely delivered. The pesto cream sauce was incredibly flavorful, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunchy texture. I
Ryu27
[email protected]This spinach with pesto cream sauce was a delightful dish! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the pesto adding a nutty and herbaceous flavor to the creamy sauce. The spinach was cooked perfectly, retaining its vibrant green color and slight