Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta
A velvety pasta dish infused with fresh spinach, crispy prosciutto, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 40 minutes pairs spaghetti, fresh spinach, thinly sliced prosciutto for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 cups, fresh spinach
- 8 oz, thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add prosciutto and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 4: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat. Fold in crispy prosciutto and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep spaghetti from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
