Description
A quick and creamy garlic pasta dish perfect for busy nights, combining rich flavors in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz of pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the pasta, ensuring it is submerged. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream to the pot once the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
- Fold in the fresh spinach, season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle chopped basil on top if desired.
Notes
For lighter alternatives, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg