Best 6 Spinach Asiago Cheese Wine Sauce Over Rice Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights where flavors dance and aromas entice, lies a dish that embodies the essence of pure comfort and indulgence—spinach asiago cheese wine sauce over rice. This delectable creation combines the vibrant verdure of spinach, the nutty richness of asiago cheese, the velvety smoothness of wine, and the comforting warmth of rice, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or an aspiring culinary adventurer, this recipe is a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients when harmoniously blended together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH & ASIAGO CHEESE WINE SAUCE OVER RICE



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A creamy rich sauce served over rice or toast. Sprinkle with chopped spicy nuts if preferred. This can be served for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked white rice
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose white flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon salt substitute
1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups whole pecans or 1 1/2 cups whole walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda brown sugar blend

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a colandar and push down to squeeze water from the spinach.
  • Put the spinach in a wide microwavable bowl and use fork to loosen and spread out.
  • Add white wine.
  • Cover. Cook at 70% power for 7 minutes. Set aside covered.
  • In large saucepan add margarine and white flour. Wisk to mix until margarine and flour mixed.
  • Slowly add milk while wisking and add salt.
  • Wisk until it starts to thicken. Turn off heat and cover.
  • In small saute pan add olive oil, cayenne pepper. Stir to mix.
  • Add nuts and sugar and stir.
  • Take off heat when nuts are coated and hot.
  • Put nuts on chopping board and chop.
  • Put in a small serving bowl to pass separately.
  • Heat the cooked rice.
  • Add cheese to sauce and stir in on low heat until the shredded cheese is melted and stirred into sauce.
  • Uncover spinach and drain.
  • Add to cream sauce and stir.
  • Add white pepper if desired.
  • Place the sauce in a tureen with serving spoon and pour over individual servings of hot rice or toast.
  • Pass the nuts to sprinkle on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 634.7, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.3

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (about 3 1/2-ounces) grated Asiago
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

HOT ASIAGO AND SPINACH DIP



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This cheesy and creamy hot dip is perfect for entertaining and can also be served as an appetizer. Serve with pita bread, baguette, tortilla chips, or veggies.

Provided by A. Lawlor

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups grated Asiago cheese
½ cup minced fresh parsley
1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the Asiago cheese and parsley; mix well. Press as much moisture out of the spinach as you can; stir into the mixture. Spread into the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 10 baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is bubbling and the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ASIAGO CHEESE & SPINACH PASTA TOSS



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Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlic and Asiago cheese are tossed with fusilli pasta in this 20-minute main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
3 cups fusilli pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup POLLY-O Shredded Asiago Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving oil.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding tomatoes and spinach to the boiling water for the last minute; drain.
  • Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add reserved oil and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 19 g

PENNE WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE



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Make and share this Penne With Spinach and Asiago Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 556.5, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 10.6

SPINACH AND RICE (SPANAKORIZO)



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This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.

Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use a dry white wine instead of water. Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay are good choices.
  • If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or sour cream to the sauce before serving.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply cook the sauce according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
  • This sauce is also delicious served over pasta, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

This spinach asiago cheese wine sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it over rice, pasta, chicken, or fish, this sauce is sure to be a hit.

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