Creamy Spinach Pasta, also known as Healthy Palak Pasta Recipe, combines tender pasta with a smooth spinach sauce flavored with garlic, onion, and gentle creaminess for a balanced and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
250 grams pasta of choice
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh cream or 3/4 cup thick yogurt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch red chili flakes optional
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking wate
Instructions
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Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve half a cup of cooking water and drain pasta.
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Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, transfer to cold water, drain, and blend into a smooth puree.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in spinach puree and simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes on low heat.
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Add cream or yogurt and mix well. Stir in grated cheese, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
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Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Cook together for 1 to 2 minutes and serve warm.