Creamy Lemon Pasta with Greens

One-pot lemony spaghetti with spinach in 25 minutes.

This creamy lemon pasta is a one pot wonder that comes together in 25 minutes. The bright lemon and parmesan sauce coats the spaghetti and fresh spinach perfectly, making it a quick, satisfying vegetarian meal that's ideal for busy evenings.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine spaghetti, broth, cream, and garlic.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked.
3. Stir in lemon juice, spinach, and parmesan until spinach wilts.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Top with lemon zest.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 413 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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