Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. Pasta
A vibrant, colorful pasta dish with a creamy herb sauce, inspired by bold graphic designs. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 40 minutes pairs penne or fusilli Pasta, fresh or thawed Spinach, softened Cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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, penne or fusilli Pasta
- 4 cups, fresh or thawed Spinach
- 8 oz, softened Cream cheese
- 1 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup, chopped Basil
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 12 oz pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a food processor, blend 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: In a skillet, sauté 2 tbsp olive oil with 4 cups spinach until wilted, then stir into the cream mixture.
- Step 4: Toss 12 oz cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring each strand is coated. Garnish with additional Parmesan and basil.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. 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 Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. 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 penne or fusilli pasta from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. 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 Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. 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
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to pasta dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
