Description
Transform your Halloween dinner into a festive feast with this Savory Spooky Halloween Pasta! Bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh ingredients, this dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with a creamy sauce, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Perfect for family gatherings or Halloween parties, it’s an eye-catching centerpiece that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy a deliciously spooky meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and half of the reserved pasta water, mixing well.
- 4. Add Cheese: Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
- 5. Toss Pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
- 6. Serve: Plate your dish and garnish with additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg