Pasta with cream cheese and spinach
2 servings
25 minutes
Pasta with cream cheese and spinach is an exquisite Italian dish filled with the tenderness and aroma of Mediterranean cuisine. The lightness of spinach, the softness of cream cheese, and the spiciness of thyme create a perfect harmony of flavors. This dish draws inspiration from traditional pasta with cheese-based sauces but gains freshness from herbs. Cream cheese adds a velvety texture, while garlic and onion add zest. Serving pasta with light olive oil and fresh herbs makes it versatile – suitable for a cozy dinner at home or for serving in a restaurant. The taste is rich and intense yet delicate, and the combination of ingredients makes the dish nutritious and healthy. It’s the perfect treat for those who appreciate the simplicity and sophistication of Italian cuisine.
1
Boil the pasta.
- Pasta: 150 g
2
Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Onion: 100 g
3
Peel the garlic, crush it with the flat side of a knife, and chop it.
- Garlic: 1 clove
4
Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion, garlic, and half of the thyme leaves.
- Olive oil: 40 ml
- Onion: 100 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Dried thyme: 10 g
5
Salt, pepper, and fry until transparent.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Place the spinach leaves in the pan and let them 'float'.
- Spinach: 1 bunch
7
Add cream cheese and mix.
- Cream cheese: 75 g
8
Add the pasta to the skillet with spinach and cheese, stir, and heat for 1-2 minutes over low heat.
- Pasta: 150 g
9
Add the remaining thyme if needed, and pour in a little of the water the pasta was cooked in.
- Dried thyme: 10 g