Name: Creamy Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups roughly chopped spinach; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves; 1 cup fresh thickened (heavy) cream; 1 vegetable stock cube; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 2 ½ cups, pasta ( I used penne); Salt and ground black pepper, to season; Grated cheese, to garnish

We’re in the middle of autumn right now. It’s the time of the year when comfort foods enter the menu after a long break. I love pasta as much as I love soups and stews. I just can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like pasta slathered in creamy sauce, especially on a cold, rainy day.

The creamy sauce is rich, made of fresh cream, Italian herbs, and a sprinkle of stock cube. If you prefer a lightened up version of this sauce, feel free to use low fat cream. And for the pasta, choose the one you like. Trust me, it’s going to be a winner!

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Yield: 2

Creamy Spinach Pasta

A bowl of creamy penne loaded with spinach.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1 cup fresh thickened (heavy) cream
1 vegetable stock cube
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
2 ½ cups, pasta ( I used penne)
Salt and ground black pepper, to season
Grated cheese, to garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta according to the packet directions. Drain. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, cook, stirring for few seconds or until aromatic. Add spinach, and sauté for few seconds. Add tomatoes, and mix well. Add fresh cream and crushed vegetable stock cube. Bring to the boil. Simmer for a minute. Add Italian seasoning, and mix well. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta. Simmer for another 2-3 mins. Remove from heat.
Divide pasta among serving bowls. Top with grated cheese.

Notes

If you are not a strict vegetarian, substitute vegetarian stock cube with chicken stock cube for extra flavour.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 430Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 14mgSodium 240mgCarbohydrates 61gFiber 8gSugar 4gProtein 19g

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