Linguini With Creamy Spinach Recipe

Name: Linguini With Creamy Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) fresh spinach, prewashed and drained; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 lb dried linguine; 5 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) fresh spinach, prewashed and drained
2 tablespoons butter
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb dried linguine
5 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Remove any tough stems from the fresh spinach.
2
In large frying pan, melt butter over low heat.
3
Add green onions and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4
Add spinach and salt and stir until wilted.
5
Simmer until liquid evaporates from spinach, about 5 minutes.
6
In large pot of boiling water, cook linguini according to package directions.
7
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
8
Drain linguini and toss with 3/4 cup of pasta water, spinach mixture, cream cheese, parsley, and ground pepper.
9
If sauce seems too thick, add the rest of the reserved pasta water, otherwise you can throw out the remaining 1/4 cup pasta water.
10
Salt to taste.

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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: 1 (10 ounce) fresh spinach, prewashed and drained, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 green onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Linguini With Creamy Spinach 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.

Linguini With Creamy Spinach

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