Monkey Brains Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Monkey Brains Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 container Frozen Spinach, 10 Ounce Box; 6 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cups Milk Or Half-and-Half; 1 clove Garlic; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Oregano And Basil; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated, Optional Garnish; 1 box Spaghetti Noodles, 16 Ounce Box, Prepared According To Package Instruction

Servings: persons

1 container Frozen Spinach, 10 Ounce Box
6 Tablespoons Butter
2 cups Milk Or Half-and-Half
1 clove Garlic
1 pinch Salt And Pepper
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Oregano And Basil
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated, Optional Garnish
1 box Spaghetti Noodles, 16 Ounce Box, Prepared According To Package Instruction

1
Remove box of spinach from freezer, allow to defrost in a colander or strainer.
2
Alternately, run lukewarm water over the sealed package until defrosted.
3
Squeeze all liquid out of spinach and set aside.
4
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add milk or half and half, cook until reduced by about 1/3, stir and watch continuously.
6
Press garlic clove through a garlic press or mince finely.
7
Add it to the pan and also add salt and pepper.
8
Add 1/2 Cup of parmesan cheese, keep stirring!
9
Add a tiny bit of red pepper flakes and the spinach and mix to combine.
10
Add the can of tomatoes and continue until everything is heated through and well combined.
11
Serve over thin spaghetti.
12
Add grated parmesan cheese if desired.
13
You might be able to hide some shredded carrots in the sauce as well.....Made it fun to get an 11 year old to eat some veggies!

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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 container Frozen Spinach, 10 Ounce Box, 6 Tablespoons Butter, 2 cups Milk Or Half-and-Half, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Monkey Brains Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Monkey Brains Pasta Sauce

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