Creamy Spinach Pasta — Gran Cooks
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Creamy Spinach Pasta

Creamy Spinach Pasta is one of those dishes that brings everyone to the table with smiles on their faces, dear. It’s simple enough for a weeknight supper, yet elegant enough to serve when company comes calling.

What makes this recipe truly special is how the creamy ricotta and yogurt blend together with fresh spinach and nutty Parmesan to create a sauce that’s both rich and surprisingly light. The toasted walnuts add the most wonderful crunch, and those fresh chives brighten everything right up.

I love watching my grandchildren twirl their forks through these noodles, savoring every bite of that silky sauce. This is the kind of meal that fills bellies and hearts, and it’s one I’m always happy to make for the people I love most.

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Creamy Spinach Pasta — Gran Cooks

Creamy Spinach Pasta

Creamy Spinach Pasta made with ricotta and Parmesan is an easy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that's ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 921 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounce Spinach
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Ricotta
  • 0.25 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chives
  • 1 tablespoon Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and keep warm.
  • Place remaining ingredients, except walnuts in blender and process until creamy.
  • Turn into 2 cup measure and cover with paper towel.
  • Microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, just until warm.
  • Stir into pasta and top with walnuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 921kcalProtein: 87.2gFat: 51.3gSaturated Fat: 31.8gSodium: 515mgSugar: 15g
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
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