Creamy Lemon Fusilli with Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Fusilli with Spinach and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Heavy Cream; 3 whole Lemons, Zested And Juice Reserved; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 pound Dried Fusilli; 6 ounces, weight Baby Spinach; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan; 1 pint Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Heavy Cream
3 whole Lemons, Zested And Juice Reserved
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 pound Dried Fusilli
6 ounces, weight Baby Spinach
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
1 pint Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1
Set a large pot of water to boil.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and cook for a minute.
3
Add the cream, the lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
5
Meanwhile, add some salt to the boiling water and add the pasta; cook according to the directions on the package, stirring occasionally.
6
Drain the pasta in a colander and place it back into the pot.
7
Immediately add the cream mixture and cook it over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, until most of the sauce has been absorbed in the pasta.
8
Take the pot off the heat and add the spinach, Parmesan, and tomatoes.
9
Toss well until the spinach has wilted.
10
Season to taste, and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 cups Heavy Cream, 3 whole Lemons, Zested And Juice Reserved, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Fusilli with Spinach and Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Fusilli with Spinach and Tomatoes

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