Healthy Palak Pasta – Creamy & Quick Weeknight Meal
This Creamy and Cheesy Spinach Pasta is a vibrant, healthy twist on comfort food. Loaded with iron-rich palak and folded into a silky cheese sauce, it’s a delicious vegetarian meal for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g penne or fusilli pasta
- 2½ cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp mixed herbs or oregano
Instructions
- Cook pasta and set aside.
- Blanch spinach, rinse with cold water, and blend with ¼ cup milk.
- Sauté garlic and onions in butter until soft.
- Add spinach puree, season, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and remaining milk until melted.
- Toss in pasta and combine well. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add paneer or grilled chicken for protein.
- Use plant-based milk and cheese for vegan version.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.