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spinach pasta recipe Jade Ribbons with Lemon Zest Snow
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This spinach pasta recipe, Jade Ribbons with Lemon Zest Snow, is a vibrant, easy dinner transforming ordinary ingredients into a beautiful emerald dish with bright lemon flavor, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spinach fettuccine or linguine, or any long pasta
- 5–6 oz fresh spinach (about 5 cups loosely packed), or thawed and squeezed frozen spinach
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spinach pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Do not overcook the pasta.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat (1 minute). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Wilt Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted and deep green; do not overcook.
- Combine Ingredients: Add drained pasta, 0.5 cup reserved pasta water, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss vigorously to coat.
- Finish Sauce: Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Add more pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time, if needed for desired creamy consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season generously with salt and fresh black pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Substitute any long pasta (e.g., spaghetti, whole wheat, gluten-free). Frozen spinach (thawed, squeezed dry) is a good substitute. Use all olive oil for a dairy-free option. Avoid overcooking pasta (aim for al dente) and spinach (just wilted). For a sharper flavor, use Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (about 150 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg