Pasta with creamy spinach sauce
6 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with creamy spinach sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of the creamy sauce and the freshness of greens. Spinach, lightly blanched in salted water, gives the sauce a rich flavor and vibrant color. The creamy texture is achieved through cottage cheese and milk, while nutmeg adds subtle spicy notes. Penne pasta, which holds the sauce well, absorbs the aromas creating a harmonious combination. The finishing touch is grated Parmesan that adds a rich, nutty nuance. This dish not only delights the palate but is also nutritious: rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, it is suitable for family dinners or cozy evenings. The recipe's roots trace back to traditional Italian cuisine where fresh and natural ingredients always take center stage.
1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and spinach. Cook for 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spinach (leave the water for pasta) and place it in a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely.
- Spinach: 450 g
2
Bring back to a boil the water in which the spinach was cooked. Meanwhile, if using garlic, grind it in a food processor with steel blades. Add the cottage cheese and mix until it reaches a very soft consistency. Add the spinach and milk and mix again. Add nutmeg and salt to taste. Place the mixture in a shallow bowl. Put the pasta in boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is soft. Drain the water.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Cottage cheese: 1 glass
- Spinach: 450 g
- Milk: 0.3 glass
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
- Penne pasta: 450 g
3
Put the pasta in a bowl with spinach sauce and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mix again. Serve the dish hot.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 40 g