What's Cooking? Spinach Pasta

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and add a similar texture.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in cream and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Combine the pasta with the spinach mixture, adding reserved water as needed to loosen.

Toss in grated parmesan cheese and chili flakes; mix well.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.

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