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Simple and Delicious Creamy Pasta Dish
A quick and easy recipe for a creamy pasta dish featuring linguine, sautéed garlic and tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich cream sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or World Pasta Day celebration.
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Sautéing garlic and tomatoes
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
25g
Protein
65g
Carbs
32g
Fat
Adding cream and seasoning
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Combining pasta with creamy sauce
Instructions
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- Boil the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.10m
Preview10mPreviewBoil the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. - While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. - Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. - Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).2m
Preview2mPreviewPour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). - Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. - Add the cooked and drained linguine pasta to the sauce. Toss well to combine, ensuring all pasta is coated.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the cooked and drained linguine pasta to the sauce. Toss well to combine, ensuring all pasta is coated. - Stir in the reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to toss until the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in the reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to toss until the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta. - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.0m
Preview0mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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