Fusilli with glorious green spinach sauce

Health score
47%
Fusilli with glorious green spinach sauce
20 min.
4
789kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Fusilli with Glorious Green Spinach Sauce—a dish that perfectly marries comfort with nutrition. In just 20 minutes, you can create a flavorful masterpiece that serves four people, making it an ideal option for a quick lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a main course that will impress your guests.

This vibrant recipe showcases the freshest baby spinach, transformed into a creamy sauce that’s always a hit. The natural earthiness of the spinach, combined with the richness of mascarpone, creates a harmonious blend that is both indulgent and nutritious. The subtle kick from garlic adds depth to the flavors, while the zesty lemon juice brightens the dish, ensuring each bite is packed with taste.

What’s more, the addition of toasted pine nuts gives a delightful crunch and a hint of nuttiness, elevating the overall experience. Topping the dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan brings that extra layer of savory goodness that will have everyone going back for seconds.

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch option or a main dish that brings everyone to the table, this Fusilli with Glorious Green Spinach Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Easy to make and simply delicious, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a burst of greens. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 400 rotini pasta 
  • 225 baby spinach 
  •  garlic clove 
  • 250 mascarpone cheese 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 30 parmesan grated (or vegetarian alternative)
  • 55 pinenuts lightly toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile put half the spinach in a food processor with the garlic, mascarpone, lemon juice and Parmesan, then whizz to a smooth sauce.
  2. Drain the pasta thoroughly and return to the pan over a low heat. Stir in the sauce, pine nuts and remaining spinach, until the spinach has just wilted. Season and serve with extra Parmesan sprinkled over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories789kcal
Protein12.01%
Fat47.09%
Carbs40.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.75
Glycemic Load
30.41
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.537826123445%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
3.59mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
2.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:789.07kcal
39.45%
Fat:41.21g
63.4%
Saturated Fat:19.72g
123.24%
Carbohydrates:80.51g
26.84%
Net Carbohydrates:75.54g
27.47%
Sugar:3.56g
3.96%
Cholesterol:67.6mg
22.53%
Sodium:205.4mg
8.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.65g
47.3%
Vitamin K:279.34µg
266.04%
Manganese:2.65mg
132.32%
Vitamin A:6212.42IU
124.25%
Selenium:65.66µg
93.8%
Phosphorus:349.12mg
34.91%
Magnesium:135.66mg
33.92%
Folate:133.1µg
33.27%
Copper:0.55mg
27.44%
Calcium:256.77mg
25.68%
Vitamin C:17.6mg
21.34%
Iron:3.66mg
20.34%
Fiber:4.97g
19.89%
Zinc:2.81mg
18.75%
Potassium:632.73mg
18.08%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.05%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.12%
Vitamin B3:2.74mg
13.7%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.17%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.62%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.54%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.5%