Creamy Spinach & Tomato Linguine
Creamy Spinach & Tomato Linguine is a fantastic weeknight meal that you can throw together in a cinch, but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen! The wonderful flavors marry so well together. Tastes great with a slice of your favorite bread!
Ingredients
- 1 9-oz pkg. refrigerated fresh linguine
- 3 tbsp. cream cheese softened
- 1/4 c. pesto
- Fresh grated lemon rind of 2 medium lemons
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 c. baby spinach leaves
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt & oil. Drain pasta in a colander over bowl, leaving 1 c. cooking liquid in pan. Return to stove on medium heat.
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In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt, and pepper. Add pasta and cream cheese mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Stir in spinach; cook two minutes until spinach wilts.
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Add tomatoes. Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Cooking Light