How To Make Pasta with Creamy Greens & Lemon
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of pasta
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups of mixed greens (spinach, kale, chard), chopped
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the chopped greens to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
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Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cream has thickened slightly.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the creamy greens mixture.
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Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 62mg
- Sodium : 310mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 58g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 11g
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