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Lemon Pasta with Spinach

Super simple pasta! Sometimes simple is best and it doesn't get a whole lot easier than this Lemon Pasta with Spinach. On the table under half an hour and makes for the perfect spring time dinner or even lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, spinach, stove top
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 Cup cream cooking
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 Cup reserved pasta water
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • Bunch of freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 dried chili
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a large deep sided skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, chili and bay leaf. Give a good stir for about a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, add spaghetti and cook to instructions on the pack. When cooked, remove and drain. Reserve about 1 cup/240 ml of pasta water.
  • Increase heat to high, add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Allow it to reduce about 3 minutes. Pour in the cooking cream and stir well and bring back to a gentle simmer.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and then the spaghetti. Give a really good stir around.
  • Add in a cup/240 ml of pasta water, the butter, cheese, lemon zest, the fresh spinach, parsley, salt and pepper. and give a really good stir.
  • Serve immediately. Can garnish with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pasta with Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 648 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 985mg43%
Potassium 231mg7%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1424IU28%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 335mg34%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.