Quick Food Snack or Meal • Creamy Spinach Penne
This Creamy and Cheesy Spinach Pasta (Palak Pasta) blends sautéed garlic, spinach puree, milk, and cheese into a velvety, nutrient-packed sauce—perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup milk or light cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or paneer)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg or red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blanch spinach, then blend with garlic and a splash of water into a smooth puree.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a pan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add spinach puree and cook 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in milk, seasonings, and cheese. Cook until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta or lentil pasta for added nutrition.
- Stir in paneer or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.