Spinach Pasta Sauce
A few simple ingredients make a flavor and nutrition packed sauce that is sure to sneak right past your picky eater's "veggie senses." Throw over your favorite pasta and consider dinner done.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 1 9 oz bag fresh spinach
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- pinch red pepper flake
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a saute pan, over medium-low heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flake until garlic starts to turn a golden color.
- Turn up the heat, throw in spinach and stir until completely wilted, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach mixture and remaining ingredients to blender and mix until creamy.
- Add more pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Pour over pasta, garnish with additional parmesan cheese and a few pumpkin seeds for texture.
Notes
Serve with a grilled protein or portion the sauce and freeze for another meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 20mg | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.1mg