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5 from 14 votes

Green Pasta Sauce

Easy and delicious green pasta sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green pasta sauce
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz bag spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock or water
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 lb spaghetti or other pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil spaghetti according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to large skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add in spinach and cook until it wilts.
  • Add cooked spinach to a food processor or blender. Add in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, broth, salt and pepper. Blend until sauce is formed.
  • Add sauce and drained, cooked pasta back into skillet and toss.
  • Serve warm with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg