Pasta with Spinach Ultimate (Printable Version)

Creamy garlic sauce coats pasta and spinach for a quick, flavorful meal with Parmesan and olive oil.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 225 grams dried pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 360 grams fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
05 - 60 milliliters vegetable or chicken broth
06 - 120 milliliters heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
07 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
10 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a spacious skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
03 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes until leaves are wilted and moisture is released.
04 - Pour in the broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes.
05 - Stir in heavy cream or dairy-free substitute. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
06 - If using, add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until completely melted, ensuring a smooth, creamy consistency.
07 - Gently fold the cooked pasta into the spinach mixture, ensuring all noodles are evenly coated with sauce.
08 - Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to unify flavors.
09 - Transfer to serving bowls and serve immediately while hot. Garnish with additional Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Reserve a small amount of pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.