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Creamy Pasta with Spinach Sauce
A timeless pasta classic with creamy spinach sauce that can be on the table in just 20 minutes. The velvety texture and mild spinach flavor make this dish a reliable favorite.
Essential Ingredients and Their Selection
- Pasta: Long varieties like spaghetti work particularly well
- Spinach: Frozen spinach is convenient and nutrient-rich
- Cream: With high fat content for best creaminess
- Nutmeg: Freshly grated for intense aroma
Detailed Step by Step Preparation
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- Prepare pasta
- Salt water generously
- Cook pasta one minute less than indicated
- Reserve some pasta water
- Spinach sauce
- Sauté onions until translucent
- Briefly fry garlic
- Add spinach in portions
The Perfect Cooking Process
- Onions translucent, not brown
- Briefly fry garlic
- Stir in spinach slowly for creamy consistency
Creative Variations
- With gorgonzola for extra flavor
- With chickpeas for protein
- With toasted pine nuts
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Serving Suggestions
- With freshly grated parmesan
- With chili flakes
- With chopped herbs
This pasta is the perfect proof that even simple dishes can taste extraordinary. The combination of creamy sauce and tender spinach makes it a timeless classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use fresh spinach?
- Yes, use about three times the amount of fresh spinach since it wilts down significantly.
- → How can I make the sauce creamier?
- Stirring in some parmesan or a dollop of cream cheese makes the sauce even creamier.
- → Which pasta works best?
- Besides spaghetti, penne, fusilli or fettuccine also pair well with the creamy sauce.
- → Can I substitute the cream?
- For a lighter version, milk with some cream cheese can be used.
- → Is nutmeg important?
- Yes, nutmeg gives the spinach sauce its characteristic flavor.