The spinach sauce is a simple yet elegant preparation rooted in home cooking, perfect when time is short but flavor still matters. Spinach, ricotta, and cream come together in a smooth, velvety sauce enhanced with nutmeg, ideal for coating pasta without weighing it down. A timeless vegetarian comfort food, versatile and satisfying.
Vegetarian
Quick
Creamy
Vegetarian
Spinach Cream Sauce
A smooth and delicate spinach cream sauce made with ricotta, cream, and nutmeg. Perfect for tossing pasta in a quick and elegant way.
Ingredients
- Spinach (fresh or frozen) 400 g
- Butter 30 g
- Ricotta cheese 200 g
- Cooking cream 150 ml
- Nutmeg to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley to taste
Tools
- Pan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Instructions
- Finely chop the spinach if needed.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the spinach and sauté until excess moisture evaporates.
- Season with salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Stir in the ricotta until smooth.
- Gradually add the cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Finish with black pepper and chopped parsley.
- Use immediately to toss with pasta.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
310 kcal
310 kcal
Fat
23 g
23 g
Carbohydrates
14 g
14 g
Protein
11 g
11 g
Sugar
4 g
4 g
Fiber
3 g
3 g
Sodium
220 mg
220 mg
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