🍝 Lighter Spinach Alfredo Pasta 🍝
Enjoy a lighter version of the classic Alfredo pasta with a healthy twist of spinach. Here’s a quick and delicious recipe to try:
Ingredients:
12 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups whole milk
6 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups baby spinach
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain in a colander.
Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant, but not browned.
Combine Milk and Cream Cheese: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the milk and chunks of cream cheese to the skillet. Whisk until the cream cheese melts into the milk.
Add Parmesan: Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer until it thickens. Reduce heat to low, keeping the sauce warm. Season with salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper.
Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
Combine with Pasta: Mix the cooked and drained pasta into the spinach Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
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