Best 10 Creamed Spinach Pasta Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful and creamy pasta dish that's quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than creamed spinach pasta! This luscious dish combines the richness of cream, the vibrant flavor of spinach, and the comforting texture of pasta, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta experience that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY SPINACH PASTA



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This might be one of the creamiest light pasta dishes you've ever had! The mascarpone cheese adds a richness to the spinach pasta that's unexpected--especially in a healthy pasta recipe.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked tube-shaped chickpea pasta (about 3 1/2 cups) (such as Banza)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced (about 1 tsp.)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
3 ¼ ounces mascarpone cheese
4 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 pinch Crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl; add garlic, shallot, mascarpone, spinach, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Stir until cheese has melted and mixture is combined, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add additional cooking liquid as needed to loosen sauce. Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with lemon zest and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 604 mg, Sugar 8 g

CREAMY SPINACH PASTA



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This easy Spinach Pasta recipe has a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with simple seasonings and a hint of lemon juice. It's an easy 30-minute meal that you can make with any kind of noodles!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 Tablespoons salted Butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half and half ((half milk/half cream))
3 teaspoons Lemon Juice
¾ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated from a block)
1 ½ cups spinach
½ pound ziti rigati (penne works well too)

Steps:

  • Prep Work: Heat salted water for the pasta while you measure out your ingredients prior to beginning, as this recipe goes fast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 653 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMED SPINACH PASTA



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This pasta nods to everyone's favorite steakhouse side, and it comes together in no time, making for a fine weeknight meal. One full pound of fresh spinach is cooked down in garlicky butter before cream is added, then simmered until thickened. The cooked pasta is added directly to the sauce, then tossed with ricotta cheese for even more richness. Fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta work best, but the creamy sauce will cling to any long noodles. Top with pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts for crunch, or leave the nuts out entirely. Serve as a side to grilled steak, chicken or fish, or serve it on its own, paired simply with a glass of bubbles.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole-milk ricotta
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound long pasta, such as fettuccine or tagliatelle
3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Grated pecorino or Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the ricotta to a large bowl; season well with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain.
  • Prepare your sauce while the pasta cooks: If using, cook the pine nuts in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat until toasted, stirring occasionally to make sure they do not burn, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Wipe skillet clean and melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stirring it in by the handful if needed, and cook until it wilts, adding a few tablespoons of the pasta water to help it along if needed, about 4 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add the cream, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the nutmeg then season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss until the noodles are glossy with sauce.
  • Turn off heat and stir in the prepared ricotta, thinning the sauce with a bit of pasta cooking water if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Divide among bowls. Top with pine nuts, if using, and pass grated pecorino or Parmesan at the table.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA



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This is one of those super quick pasta recipes that is ready in about 20 minutes. Use any kind of pasta and serve with this creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh spinach.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and crumble in Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain fusilli and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY SPINACH SAUSAGE PASTA



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So rich and creamy, this pasta dish is wonderfully cheesy and delicious! And for time-saving convenience, I like to assemble it the night before, then bake it the next day. -Susie Sizemore, Collinsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CREAMY ONE-POT SPINACH SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shrimp, olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, milk, chicken broth, fettuccine pasta, spinach, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken broth
8 oz fettuccine pasta
4 cups spinach
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, extra to garnish

Steps:

  • In a heated pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until shrimp is pink, then put aside.
  • In the same pot, add milk, broth, and pasta.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the pasta does not stick to each other.
  • Once pasta is al dente, add in spinach, salt, pepper, seasoning, and cheese, and mix until spinach is wilted and everything is coated in the sauce.
  • Add the shrimp back in and give it a stir until fully incorporated.
  • Serve with some extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH



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Serve this Creamy Pasta with Spinach at your next dinner party. Explore this recipe today and learn more about this simple (yet delicious) pasta dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Place spinach in large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Add pasta, reserved water, tomato mixture and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan to spinach; mix lightly. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMY MUSHROOM & SPINACH PASTA



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Toss together tagliatelle, mushrooms and spinach in a parmesan and crème fraîche sauce to make a quick and low calorie dinner that takes just 25 minutes

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
150g baby mushrooms, halved
150g tagliatelle
2 garlic cloves, crushed
200g low-fat crème fraîche
15g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
120g baby spinach
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and mushrooms for 10 mins, or until softened and browned slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.
  • Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook for 2 mins more. Tip in the crème fraîche and parmesan, stir to combine, then add the baby spinach. Set aside.
  • Remove the pasta from the heat and drain, reserving 25ml of the water. Toss the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce, put back on the heat and cook over a low heat until the spinach wilts, about 5 mins. Pour in enough of the reserved water to loosen slightly. Season with black pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CREAMED SPINACH HAM PASTA



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"My kids think I improvise our weeknight meals...they're right!" notes Brenda Andrew. The San Antonio, Texas cook says this taste-tempting creation is great with a fresh green salad and a loaf of crusty bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 envelope carbonara pasta sauce mix
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk the milk and sauce mix until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Drain pasta; stir into the sauce. Add ham and spinach; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ONE-POT CREAMY PASTA AND GREENS



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In this recipe, frozen spinach, pasta and a whole lot of milk come together to create a satisfying pasta dish that will remind you of the best creamed spinach you've ever had. Stir the mixture often and vigorously to help the pasta release its starch and create a rich sauce. The lemon peel provides a bright citrus flavor, but you can leave it out. If you'd like a spicy version, add a dash of red-pepper flakes along with the shallot and garlic. You can also substitute different greens: Instead of frozen spinach, you can use 2 cups of chopped dark leafy greens, like chard or kale.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
5 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
2 wide lemon peel strips
10 ounces ditalini, orzo or pearl couscous
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the 5 cups milk, spinach, lemon peel and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the frozen spinach with your spoon, until the spinach is softened and the milk is just simmering, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and cook, stirring often and vigorously, until the pasta is al dente, 20 to 25 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. If it looks dry at any point, add more milk. The mixture will continue to thicken as it sits, so it's OK if the sauce looks a little soupy.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat, discard the lemon peels, and stir in the Parmesan until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with more Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh baby spinach. It has a milder flavor and more tender texture than mature spinach.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly. This will remove any dirt or grit.
  • Use a large pot. The spinach will wilt and release a lot of liquid, so you need a pot that can accommodate it.
  • Cook the spinach over medium heat. This will help prevent it from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Stir the spinach frequently. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Add the cream and cheese at the end of cooking. This will help prevent them from curdling.
  • Season the pasta to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Serve immediately. Creamed spinach pasta is best served hot.

Conclusion:

Creamed spinach pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give creamed spinach pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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