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  • Creamy One-Pot Garlic and Spinach Pasta

    Creamy One-Pot Garlic and Spinach Pasta

    Looking for a satisfying meal that doesn't require a trip to the butcher? This creamy, garlic-infused pasta is the ultimate comfort food that comes together in one pan for an easy cleanup.

    See how it's done step by step:

    Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste

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    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    2. In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
    3. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
    4. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
    5. Add the fresh baby spinach and stir for 1 minute until just wilted.
    6. Return the cooked pasta to the pot and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles in the sauce before serving immediately.

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    What You'll Need

    Lodge Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 inch)

    Pre-seasoned, oven safe to 500F. The pan that lasts generations.

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    Pair this with One-Pan Creamy Garlic & Spinach Gnocchi.

    Allergens

    Contains: dairy, gluten

    Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.

  • One-Pan Creamy Garlic & Spinach Gnocchi

    One-Pan Creamy Garlic & Spinach Gnocchi

    Stop stressing over weeknight meals with this luxurious, one-pan vegetarian dinner. It combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich garlic cream sauce and fresh spinach for a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.

    Watch this before you decide:

    Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings

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    Ingredients

    • 16 oz shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
    • 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
    2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
    3. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Add the gnocchi directly to the pan; simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.
    5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and baby spinach, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
    6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately while hot.

    Allergens

    Contains: dairy, gluten

    Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.

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