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Cheesy Spinach Pasta Sauce

A creamy and flavorful spinach pasta sauce enriched with cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Packed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus extra for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saut? until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the fresh spinach to the saucepan and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
  5. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan and heat through before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.

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