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Spinach Spaghetti with Garlic, Shallots, and Parmesan Recipe

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This delicious spinach spaghetti features a vibrant, buttery sauce made from sautéed spinach, garlic, shallots, and parmesan cheese. The spinach is cooked until wilted, then blended with parmesan to create a creamy, flavorful sauce that coats al dente spaghetti. Perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner with a rich, savory taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 10 ounces (283g) spaghetti noodles

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup minced shallots (about 1 large or 2 medium shallots)
  • 10 ounces raw spinach leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

Optional Garnish

  • Red pepper flakes
  • Shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti noodles: Boil the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining. Optionally toss the drained pasta with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and ½ cup minced shallots. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook the spinach: Add 10 ounces of raw spinach leaves to the skillet a few handfuls at a time, stirring continually with a rubber spatula as they begin to wilt.
  4. Season the spinach: Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir everything together and continue cooking until the spinach is completely wilted.
  5. Blend the spinach mixture: Remove the spinach mixture from the skillet and transfer it to a mini food chopper or blender. Add ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese and blend until smooth with no large chunks, scraping down the sides halfway through.
  6. Combine pasta and sauce: Return the cooked spaghetti noodles and pureed spinach mixture to the skillet over low heat. Warm gently, adding small amounts of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and achieve a creamy consistency.
  7. Serve and garnish: Serve hot with optional garnishes such as red pepper flakes and extra shredded parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can rinse cooked pasta with cool water to stop cooking and keep noodles from sticking, or toss with olive oil instead.
  • Use salted or unsalted butter depending on preference.
  • For a flavor twist, toss a handful of fresh basil leaves in with the spinach before blending.
  • Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency for your preference.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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