Pasta With Spinach And Mascarpone Recipe

Name: Pasta With Spinach And Mascarpone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g fettuccine (or 1 box of long pasta); 200 g spinach, fresh or frozen; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated or ground; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 150 g mascarpone; 1 ml cream, just over 3 oz; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

300 g fettuccine (or 1 box of long pasta)
200 g spinach, fresh or frozen
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated or ground
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
150 g mascarpone
1 ml cream, just over 3 oz
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, if using fresh spinach, rinse, dry, and cut into fine shreds.
3
In a large pan, melt the butter and oil. Add the garlic and nutmeg, and when its warm add the spinach. Cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Add the mascarpone and the cream, the parmesan cheese and a little pasta water, if necessary.
6
Season again, if necessary.
7
When the pasta is done, drain and reserve some water. Add the pasta to the sauce, mix well. If necessary loosen the mixture with pasta water, added gradually. The pasta should look smoth and silky, not clumpy.
8
Serve immediately.

199

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g fettuccine (or 1 box of long pasta), 200 g spinach, fresh or frozen, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated or ground, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Spinach And Mascarpone 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.

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Pasta With Spinach And Mascarpone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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