Creamy Linguine Spinach Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH & TOMATO LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt & oil. Drain pasta in a colander over bowl, leaving 1 c. cooking liquid in pan. Return to stove on medium heat.
• In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, and pepper. Add pasta and cream cheese mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in spinach; cook two minutes until spinach wilts.
• Add tomatoes. Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Serve immediately.

LINGUINI WITH CREAMY SPINACH

Steps:

• Remove any tough stems from the fresh spinach.
• In large frying pan, melt butter over low heat.
• Add green onions and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add spinach and salt and stir until wilted.
• Simmer until liquid evaporates from spinach, about 5 minutes.
• In large pot of boiling water, cook linguini according to package directions.
• Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• Drain linguini and toss with 3/4 cup of pasta water, spinach mixture, cream cheese, parsley, and ground pepper.
• If sauce seems too thick, add the rest of the reserved pasta water, otherwise you can throw out the remaining 1/4 cup pasta water.
• Salt to taste.

CREAMY SPINACH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine as per package.
• Just before pasta is finished, stir in spinach.
• Drain.
• Melt butter in saucepan and stir in cream, tarragon, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add pasta and spinach; toss with cheese.
• Sprinkle additional cheese on top and serve.

CREAMY LINGUINE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in Dutch oven or large deep skillet as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onions; cook 15 min. or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed pepper; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add spinach; cover. Cook 5 min. Stir in beans; cook, covered, 2 min. or until spinach is wilted and beans are heated through.
• Drain pasta; cover to keep warm. Cook broth and Neufchatel in Dutch oven 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in cauliflower mixture. Serve topped with nuts and Parmesan.

CREAMY MUSHROOM & SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion and mushrooms for 10 mins, or until softened and browned slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions.
• Add the garlic to the pan with the mushrooms and cook for 2 mins more. Tip in the crème fraîche and parmesan, stir to combine, then add the baby spinach. Set aside.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and drain, reserving 25ml of the water. Toss the pasta in the creamy mushroom sauce, put back on the heat and cook over a low heat until the spinach wilts, about 5 mins. Pour in enough of the reserved water to loosen slightly. Season with black pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes, if you like.