One-Pot Spinach Alfredo Pasta
A quick and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender spinach and a garlicky Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, combine the uncooked fettuccine, broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and butter until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for a non-vegetarian option.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 80
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90