Creamy Spinach & Prosciutto Pasta
A velvety pasta dish infused with fresh spinach, crispy prosciutto, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, spinach, 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
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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.
