If you're looking for a taste change from plain buttered noodles, serve this pleasing pasta toss as a streamlined side dish. Frozen spinach and Parmesan cheese add lively flavor to linguine. —Mary Curran Sandwich, Illinois
Spinach Parmesan Linguine
Spinach Parmesan Linguine
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) linguine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. drain linguine and place in a serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses; toss to coat.
