ONE-POT CREAMY PASTA AND GREENS
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
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.
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Charlie Naugle
[email protected]This recipe was a fail. The sauce was bland and the greens were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Samar Bj40
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.
Alex Alemeyhu
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the greens were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Spicky Challenger
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra spinach and mushrooms to the dish and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and e
Ibrahim Mahmood
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the greens add a nice freshness. I usually add some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone look
James Edwards
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.
Praise Idahosa
[email protected]This recipe was a fail. The sauce was bland and the greens were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Amber Bunnell
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.
Mozid khan
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the greens were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hi Wow
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra spinach and mushrooms to the dish and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and e
vumani nyide
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the greens add a nice freshness. I usually add some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to taste. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone look
Pumella Ponxo
[email protected]This recipe was a fail. The sauce was bland and the greens were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sakal Yadav
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.
Diane Trevino
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The greens added a nice touch of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Kayla Sabater
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of creamy pasta dishes, but this one was a pleasant surprise. The greens added a nice freshness and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
ALMERCY PRODUCTS
[email protected]This creamy pasta with greens dish was delicious and easy to make! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the greens were still slightly crunchy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amo