Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Tasty One Pot Creamy Pasta, perfect for busy weeknights. This quick and easy dish combines rich flavors and creamy textures, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Loaded with pasta, fresh spinach, and your choice of protein, this versatile meal can be tailored to suit any taste. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a satisfying option that guarantees smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente based on package instructions.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach and your choice of protein; cook until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg