CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH
This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.-Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients (thinning with additional milk, if necessary) and serve over spinach. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH BAKE
My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place half of the spinach in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or just until wilted. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, half-and-half, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and pepper. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in the artichokes, dill, seasoned salt and spinach. , Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CREAMY PARMESAN TOMATO AND SPINACH TORTELLINI SOUP
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste and tortellini, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the parmesan, let it melt, add the spinach, let it wilt, add the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat before adding the basil. Option: Puree some or all of the diced tomatoes. (I like to puree half of them.) Option: Add 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken or 8 ounces of cooked Italian sausage to make it even heartier.
PASTA AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
Steps:
- 1. Whiz the egg in a food processor or whisk by hand until light-colored, gradually add the oils so that the mixture emulsifies, and then add the rest of the ingredients. 2. Cook the penne until al dente. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Toss with the olive oil to prevent sticking. 3. Wash the spinach well, put it in a large skillet, and heat, while stirring, until it has just wilted (should not take more than a minute). Refresh under cold water, squeeze dry and coarsely chop. 4. Combine the penne with the spinach, the peppers, mozzarella and the dressing. Serve on greens.
CREAMY SPINACH-PARMESAN CHEESE RAVIOLI
How is it possible to make ravioli tossed with a creamy spinach sauce and topped with tomatoes and Parmesan in 20 minutes? You're about to find out!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook reduced-fat cream cheese, garlic and milk in large skillet on medium heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, spinach, bell peppers and crushed pepper; mix well. Cook 2 min. or just until spinach starts to wilt.
- Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat. Top with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 18 g
CREAMY SPINACH-PARMESAN RAVIOLI
Flavored Philly is our secret to this easy pasta cream sauce that's prepared in just minutes. Your family will love this twist to their favorite ravioli.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook cream cheese spread and milk in large skillet on medium heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, spinach, dill and lemon zest; mix well.
- Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes and remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 19 g
CHICKEN WITH SPINACH IN CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by charlotteh371
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Thoroughly season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano on both sides. 2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with a bit of oil from the tomatoes over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until browned. Once done and no longer pink, transfer to a plate and set aside. 3. To make the sauce, add the remaining tablespoon butter to the same pan. Cook onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and sun-dried tomatoes. Slowly add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese and mix to combine until smooth while simmering for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. Add spinach to the mixture and continue cooking until wilted. Add the chicken back to the pan and reheat for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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