Creamy Linguine Spinach Recipes

LINGUINE WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 30 seconds, constantly stirring.
• Add 1 cup of half-and-half, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
• Add 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese (half of what the recipe calls for). Stir for about 30 seconds or longer until the cheese melts. If the sauce is too thin, gradually add more cheese. Keep stirring around all of the skillet for a couple of minutes.
• Note: if the sauce gets too thick, add more half-and-half.
• Add spinach. Keep stirring on medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
• Add cooked and drained linguine to the sauce. Stir well.
• Taste the linguine and add more salt, if needed. Top with finely chopped fresh basil leaves.

CREAMY SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Prep Work: Heat salted water for the pasta while you measure out your ingredients prior to beginning, as this recipe goes fast.

CREAMY LEMON LINGUINE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups (750 mL) of the spinach and cook until it wilts completely. Add remaining spinach and cook until wilted. Turn off heat and stir in lemon zest and juice and ¼ tsp (1 mL) of salt. Season with fresh pepper to taste.
• Place linguine in a large, wide saucepan. (It should be able to lie flat, but it doesn't have to be in a single layer.) Add enough cold water to cover linguine by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Add remaining salt and place pan over high heat. Stir with tongs every now and then. Once it comes to a boil, keep stirring until pasta is just tender. (The whole process should take about 15 minutes.) As soon as it is barely tender, use tongs to transfer pasta directly to pan with spinach mixture.
• Turn heat to medium and stir to incorporate spinach mixture with pasta. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan.

SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.

CREAMED SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Add the ricotta to a large bowl; season well with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain.
• Prepare your sauce while the pasta cooks: If using, cook the pine nuts in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat until toasted, stirring occasionally to make sure they do not burn, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Wipe skillet clean and melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stirring it in by the handful if needed, and cook until it wilts, adding a few tablespoons of the pasta water to help it along if needed, about 4 minutes. Season with salt.
• Add the cream, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the nutmeg then season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss until the noodles are glossy with sauce.
• Turn off heat and stir in the prepared ricotta, thinning the sauce with a bit of pasta cooking water if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Divide among bowls. Top with pine nuts, if using, and pass grated pecorino or Parmesan at the table.

CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
• In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

SPINACH PARMESAN LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook for 2 minutes., Add the milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. drain linguine and place in a serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses; toss to coat.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Place spinach in large bowl. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Add pasta, reserved water, tomato mixture and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan to spinach; mix lightly. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan.

LINGUINI WITH CREAMY SPINACH

Steps:

• Remove any tough stems from the fresh spinach.
• In large frying pan, melt butter over low heat.
• Add green onions and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add spinach and salt and stir until wilted.
• Simmer until liquid evaporates from spinach, about 5 minutes.
• In large pot of boiling water, cook linguini according to package directions.
• Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• Drain linguini and toss with 3/4 cup of pasta water, spinach mixture, cream cheese, parsley, and ground pepper.
• If sauce seems too thick, add the rest of the reserved pasta water, otherwise you can throw out the remaining 1/4 cup pasta water.
• Salt to taste.

CREAMY LINGUINE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in Dutch oven or large deep skillet as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onions; cook 15 min. or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed pepper; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add spinach; cover. Cook 5 min. Stir in beans; cook, covered, 2 min. or until spinach is wilted and beans are heated through.
• Drain pasta; cover to keep warm. Cook broth and Neufchatel in Dutch oven 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in cauliflower mixture. Serve topped with nuts and Parmesan.

CREAMY MUSHROOM & SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and mushrooms for 10 mins, or until softened and browned slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.
• Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook for 2 mins more. Tip in the crème fraîche and parmesan, stir to combine, then add the baby spinach. Set aside.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and drain, reserving 25ml of the water. Toss the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce, put back on the heat and cook over a low heat until the spinach wilts, about 5 mins. Pour in enough of the reserved water to loosen slightly. Season with black pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes, if you like.

CREAMY SPINACH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine as per package.
• Just before pasta is finished, stir in spinach.
• Drain.
• Melt butter in saucepan and stir in cream, tarragon, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add pasta and spinach; toss with cheese.
• Sprinkle additional cheese on top and serve.