Ztrayv Breathe. Love. Repeat. Pasta

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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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 12 oz pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: In a skillet, sauté 2 tbsp olive oil with 4 cups spinach until wilted, then stir into the cream mixture.
  4. Step 4: Toss 12 oz cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring each strand is coated. Garnish with additional Parmesan and basil.

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.

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