Description
One Pot Spinach Pea Pasta is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights, delivering a creamy and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients like spinach and peas with a rich sauce, making it a delightful meal for both family dinners and entertaining guests. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without the hassle. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or vegetables, and you’ll have a versatile dish that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces small pasta shapes (e.g., orecchiette or shells)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces thawed spinach
- ½ cup thawed peas
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Ground nutmeg (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In the same pot, heat heavy cream with spinach until boiling. Stir in peas and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Remove from heat, add parmesan cheese until melted, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg