Best 6 Spinach And Rice Alfredo Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with spinach and rice Alfredo, a delightful fusion of creamy Alfredo sauce, tender spinach, and fluffy rice. This versatile dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three recipe variations to choose from, you can create a meal that perfectly suits your preferences.
Embrace the classic with our traditional spinach and rice Alfredo, where the harmonious blend of spinach and rice mingles with a velvety Alfredo sauce. For a touch of zest, try our sun-dried tomato and spinach Alfredo, where sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of tangy sweetness. And for a hearty and protein-packed meal, our chicken and spinach Alfredo is sure to satisfy your cravings, featuring tender chicken alongside the spinach and rice in a creamy Alfredo embrace.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. We guide you through every stage, from preparing the ingredients to assembling the final dish, so you can effortlessly create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Join us on this culinary adventure as we delve into the world of spinach and rice Alfredo, discovering the secrets of this delectable dish. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of creamy indulgence, vibrant flavors, and textural delights.
SPINACH ALFREDO PASTA
Creamy and rich, yet never heavy, this Spinach Alfredo Pasta is an easy and satisfying comfort food.
Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Add the butter and minced garlic to a deep skillet or pot and sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant, but not brown.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the milk to the skillet along with the cream cheese (cut into chunks). Heat the milk and cream cheese while whisking, until the cream cheese has fully melted into the milk.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to whisk as the sauce comes up to a gentle simmer. When it reaches a simmer, the sauce will thicken. Turn the heat down to low to keep the sauce warm. Season the sauce with 1/4 tsp salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir it in until it has wilted and become limp.
- Finally, add the cooked and drained pasta to the spinach alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 676 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 727 mg
SPINACH RICE
I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests. -Jeanette Cakouros, Brunswick, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach., Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND RICE
Dill and oregano do a nice job of dressing up this dish. It makes a great side with savory lamb or pork chops. -Laura Nurse, Lilburn, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the water, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Add spinach; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
SPINACH ALFREDO PASTA BAKE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water, draining it about 2 minutes before the time on the package. It should still be a bit firm. Rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Mix the ricotta with the parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted. Remove the vegetables and set aside, leaving any liquid in the skillet.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Pour in the wine and let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and cream, season with salt and pepper and cook, whisking, until it's all combined. If it gets too thick as it cooks, you can thin it with a little vegetable broth. When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- In the buttered baking dish, stir together the pasta, vegetables and sauce. (Add a splash of broth if needed). Add spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture, pushing them a bit into the pasta. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until the top is brown and the mixture is bubbling, about 20 minutes more.
SPINACH RICE
Cook baby spinach with the rice to bring out the colour in this vegetarian side dish - perfect as part of a Greek Easter lunch
Provided by Tonia Buxton
Categories Side dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and gently cook until softened but not coloured. Add the spinach and half the dill. Cook on a high heat, stirring regularly, until the spinach has wilted down and all the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the rice and add 600ml water, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat right down again to a very gentle simmer, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25-30 mins or until the rice has cooked and absorbed all the water. Give it a stir after 15 mins to ensure even cooking, adding a drop more water as required.
- When the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining dill, season well, squeeze over the lemon juice to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right kind of rice: Using a medium-grain rice like Arborio or Carnaroli will give you the best results, as it will absorb the sauce and become creamy.
- Cook the rice properly: Make sure to cook the rice according to the package instructions, as overcooked rice will be mushy and undercooked rice will be hard.
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give your Alfredo sauce a vibrant green color and a slightly bitter flavor. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all of the excess water before using.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become limp and lose its flavor.
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: The Parmesan cheese is what gives Alfredo sauce its rich, nutty flavor. Be sure to use a good quality Parmesan cheese that is freshly grated.
- Add the Parmesan cheese gradually: When adding the Parmesan cheese to the sauce, do it gradually and stir constantly. This will help prevent the cheese from clumping.
- Serve immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately, as it will start to thicken as it cools.
Conclusion:
Spinach and rice Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition, and the rice makes it a hearty and filling meal. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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