Pasta with Spinach and Mascarpone
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Pasta with Spinach and Mascarpone, a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This dish combines al dente pasta with a velvety mascarpone cheese sauce infused with the subtle nuttiness of ground nutmeg and the earthy goodness of wilted spinach. Sautéed garlic adds aromatic depth, while a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese delivers a savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hassle-free recipe is as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect for vegetarians, this pasta dish is elevated with the use of reserved pasta water for a luxuriously smooth sauce. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp salad for a restaurant-quality meal that will leave everyone craving seconds!
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Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 200 g mascarpone cheese
- 200 g fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0 to taste salt
- 0 to taste black pepper
- 120 ml pasta cooking water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Finely chop the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Turn the heat to low and stir in the mascarpone cheese until fully melted and creamy.
Step 6
Season the sauce with ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Reserve 120 ml of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Step 8
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the mascarpone and spinach mixture. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 9
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or a pinch of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1012.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1903.4 |
| Total Fat 134.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 336mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3427.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 119.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.9g | |
| Protein 55.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1086.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1411.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories