Ingredients
This is an amazing recipe that is both quick and good. And you can feel good about incorporating spinach into your meal.
Instructions
- Place spinach in a large skillet. Spread olive oil, garlic and salt to taste on top and cook on medium covered for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain excess water by pressing the spinach in a colander, and then add to a large serving bowl, separating the spinach leaves with a fork.
- Wipe skillet clean and melt butter on medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue to cook, stirring for a minute until the mixture has a golden color.
- Slowly add hot milk, whisking continuously until smooth. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until the cream sauce has thickened - about 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat, stir in grated cheeses, then add to serving bowl.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, toss with creamy spinach sauce and serve with black pepper if desired.