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Creamy Spinach Pasta with Parmesan and Herbs


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  • Author: Michelle Davis
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 34 servings 1x

Description

A rich, comforting pasta dish with a creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and savory Parmesan cheese—perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale

300 g pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)

3 cloves garlic, minced

200 g fresh spinach

240 ml heavy cream

100 g grated Parmesan cheese

120 ml pasta water

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon butter (15 g, optional)


Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120 ml pasta water and drain.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic for 1 minute.

Add spinach and cook until wilted.

Pour in cream and add herbs, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add pasta water if needed.

Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.

Add butter if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust sauce thickness with pasta water

Use fresh Parmesan for best results

Add extra herbs or vegetables for variation

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes