Spinach Pasta Sauce
Make a creamy, cheesy, and colorful pasta sauce while still getting your children to eat their spinach!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 11 ounces baby spinach
- 16 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the baby spinach and cook until it is wilted, about 3 minutes. Then, remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- While the spinach rests, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
- In a blender, combine the spinach mixture, ricotta, lemon juice, Parmesan, onion powder, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth, and season with salt and pepper. Add more reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the blended sauce in a pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 171mgFiber: 3g
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