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    Home » Pasta recipes » Spinach Pasta Recipe (Pasta With Spinach)

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Spinach Pasta Recipe (Pasta With Spinach)

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    Use this creamy spinach pasta recipe to make a delicious, comforting, and filling meal. Making pasta with spinach enriches it with nutrients, it's simple and quick, and in less than 25 minutes you can have it on the dinner table.

    Serve on its own or with sides like garlic chicken thighs, seafood, baked sausages, steak, garlic bread, or salad.

    spinach pasta in a pot.

    Spinach Pasta Recipe (Pasta with Spinach)

    This Spinach pasta recipe is so easy and quick to make you will be out of the kitchen in under 30 minutes which makes it perfect for busy nights when you want a quick yet delicious meal.

    Making pasta with spinach is a way of adding vegetables to it and this dish is not only healthy but it's also packed full of flavor, creamy, and delicious.

    Spinach is a green vegetable that's quick to cook, loaded with antioxidants, and nutritious. It is high in iron, and a good source of Vitamins C, K, and A. It's also a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. Adding spinach to meals enriches it with these nutrients which are good for the body.

    This Pasta and spinach dish makes the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, filling, and kids and adults love it.

    Only a few simple pantry ingredients are used in making this Spinach Pasta recipe which makes it budget-friendly. It requires minimal preparation and like most of my pasta recipes, from prep to table, it is ready in under 30 minutes. I love quick and delicious and I'm sure you too will love this creamy spinach pasta as I do.

    To make it creamy, I used heavy cream and Parmesan cheese but it can be substituted with cream cheese or coconut cream. I also used rigatoni pasta, however, you can use any type of pasta such as Penne, macaroni, fusilli, and spaghetti.

    Let me show you how to make it in easy, quick steps.

    Related: Creamy tuna pasta, Creamy lemon pasta

    pasta with spinach served on a plate.

    Ingredients

    The full ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Pasta- I used rigatoni. You can use any type of pasta be it short pasta like penne, or fusilli or long pasta like spaghetti, linguine, or tagliatelle.

    Spinach- I use fresh baby spinach but you can also use frozen spinach for this recipe. If using frozen spinach, just defrost and squeeze out the excess liquid before using it.

    Onion- Freshly chopped onions

    Garlic

    Heavy cream- This is also known as double cream. It can be substituted with cream cheese or coconut cream.

    Parsley

    Basil

    Oregano

    Paprika

    Olive oil

    Parmesan

    Salt

    some of the ingredients displayed.

    How To Make Spinach Pasta

    Boil Pasta

    In a pot, add water, let it boil then add salt. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, and cook it till it's aldente.
    Reserve some of the pasta water then strain the pasta in a colander.

    Make the creamy spinach sauce

    While the pasta is boiling, place a skillet or pot on medium heat.

    Add oil to the skillet then add the diced onions. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes or until it's translucent.

    Add minced garlic, and saute for another 1 minute then add parsley, basil, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

    sauteed onions, garlic, and seasoning in a pot.

    Stir in the double cream and Parmesan.

    double cream and parmesan added to the pot.

    then add the spinach to the sauce. Cook it for 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.

    Add some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.

    creamy spinach sauce in a pot.

    Combine Pasta with spinach sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the creamy spinach sauce, then stir to combine the pasta and spinach sauce.

    pasta added to the spinach sauce.

    Simmer for 1-2 minutes then take it off heat.

    pasta with spinach in a pot.

    Serve and enjoy.

    Variation

    Creamy Tomato spinach pasta- Add tomato paste after sauteeing the onions and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes before adding seasoning, cream, and cheese

    Chicken spinach pasta- If you have leftover chicken you can simply add it to the sauce just before combining the sauce with pasta. No leftover chicken? Simply pan-fry some chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs.

    Love mushrooms? You can also include it in the dish.

    This is a versatile dish and other proteins like sausages, and shrimp can also be added.

    What To Serve With

    It can be eaten on its own or served with some of the dishes suggested below:

    Seafood- Air fryer shrimp, pan fried salmon, air fryer haddock

    Steak- Sirloin steak, Pan fried steak, Instant pot steak, air fryer Steak bites

    Chicken- Instant pot chicken drumsticks, pan fried chicken breast, oven baked chicken drumsticks, boiled chicken breast, boiled chicken thighs.

    Lamb- Air fryer lamb chops

    Bread- Garlic bread, no yeast bread, dinner rolls

    spinach pasta in a plate and in the pot.

    How To Store

    It is best eaten fresh. However, it stores well and leftovers can be stored for later consumption. Let it cool completely then transfer it into an airtight container, label it, and put it in the fridge where it'll last for up to 3 days, or in the freezer where it'll keep well for up to 3 months.

    It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    To reheat it in the microwave- Transfer it to a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle it with some water then microwave on high settings at 30 seconds intervals till it's heated through.

    Tips For Making Pasta With Spinach

    • Any type of pasta works for this recipe however I like short pasta like penne, macaroni, and rigatoni because they soak in the sauce.
    • Follow the instructions on the pasta packet to boil it aldente. Here is also a detailed post on how to boil pasta.
    • If you prefer, you can blend the spinach, or chop it before adding it to the sauce.
    • Let the parmesan melt, and the spinach wilted before adding the pasta.
    • You can also serve it with extra parmesan cheese. Yum!
    • It's best eaten immediately.

    FAQS

    Is spinach pasta healthy?

    Adding spinach to pasta adds nutrients like Vitamins and minerals which support the immune system and aid digestion. It is filling and provides energy for the body.

    Do I puree spinach before adding to pasta?

    No, you don't have. You can add the baby spinach leaves without cutting or if you want the leaves smaller in the pasta, dice or finely chop them but remember they will wilt and shrink in the sauce.

    How to cook spinach for pasta

    Slice or finely dice spinach, add to the creamy sauce, and cook till it's wilted ( about 2-3 minutes) then add in the pasta.

    Can I use frozen spinach?

    Yes. However, if using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out excess liquid before adding it to the sauce.

    Tools used are Pot, Colander, Skillet, pan, and Fork.

    pasta with spinach served on a plate.

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    Spinach Pasta Recipe (Pasta With Spinach Sauce)

    Use this creamy spinach pasta recipe to make a delicious, comforting, and filling meal. Making pasta with spinach enriches it with nutrients, it's simple and quick, and in less than 25 minutes you can have it on the dinner table.
    Serve on its own or with sides like garlic chicken thighs, seafood, baked sausages, steak, garlic bread, or salad.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British, Italian
    Keyword: creamy spinach pasta, pasta with spinach, spinach pasta recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 553kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Ingredients

    • 300 g Pasta Rigatoni, penne, or any other.
    • 250 ml Heavy cream/Double cream or 140g cream cheese
    • 1 small Onion chopped
    • 4 cloves Garlic minced
    • Paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Parsley, Basil, Oregano each
    • Salt to taste
    • Olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • ½ cup Parmesan

    Instructions

    • Boil Pasta
      In a pot, add water, let it boil then add salt. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, and cook it till it's aldente.
      Reserve some of the pasta water then strain the pasta in a colander.
    • Make the creamy spinach sauce
      While the pasta is boiling, place a skillet or pot on medium heat.
    • Add oil to the skillet then add the diced onions. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes or until it's translucent.
    • Add minced garlic, and saute for another 1 minute then add parsley, basil, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
    • Stir in the double cream and Parmesan, then add the spinach to the sauce. Cook it for 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
      Add some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed .
    • Combine Pasta with spinach sauce
      Add the cooked pasta to the creamy spinach sauce, then stir to combine the pasta and spinach sauce.
    • Simmer for 1-2 minutes then take it off heat.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Any type of pasta works for this recipe however I like short pasta like penne, macaroni, and rigatoni because they soak in the sauce.
    • Follow the instructions on the pasta packet to boil it aldente. Here is also a detailed post on how to boil pasta.
    • If you prefer, you can blend the spinach, or chop it before adding it to the sauce.
    • Let the parmesan melt, and the spinach wilted before adding the pasta.
    • You can also serve it with extra parmesan cheese. Yum!
    • It's best eaten immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg

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      March 31, 2023 at 10:30 pm

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      Thanks for sharing this recipe

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