Creamy Spinach Orecchiette

16g protein · 25 min · 644 kcal

Creamy Spinach Orecchiette

This recipe is vegetarian and a great lunch idea for #meatlessmonday 💚 Also recommended and beneficial for omnivores 💚

25 min2 servings644 kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g pasta orecchiette
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups young spinach leaves
  • 100 ml cooking cream
  • salt, pepper
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs green onions, chopped
  • 1 ts chives, chopped
  • grated Parmigiano cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour water in a pot and add a...: Pour water in a pot and add a pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil, then add your pasta. Cook according package instructions until "al dente" (cooked through, but still firm in the middle when you chew it). When cooked, set aside a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

  2. 2

    Peel your onion and garlic cloves and finelly...: Peel your onion and garlic cloves and finelly chop. Give your spinach a wash and drain it.

  3. 3

    In a pan, heat olive oil, then add...: In a pan, heat olive oil, then add chopped onions and garlic. Stir occasionally until tender and translucent. Add cooking cream and stir into the onions, then add the drained pasta and spinach leaves and combine well. If the pasta is too thick, add a drizzle of pasta water to reduce the thickness. Salt & pepper to taste. Serve your pasta with grated Parmigiano cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.

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