SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY SPINACH AND TARRAGON

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Cream cheese melts in the heat of the pasta to form the sauce. The fresh spinach gives it a delicate flavor. Serve it with some warm garlic bread and salad.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces prewashed spinach
2 tablespoons butter
3 scallions, including green tops,chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb spaghetti
5 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove any tough stems from the spinach.
  • In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add scallions and tarragon and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and salt and stir until wilted.
  • Simmer until the liquid evaporates from the spinach about 5 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti in salted water, until just done, about 12 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Drain spaghetti and toss with 3/4 cup of the pasta water, spinach mixture, cream cheese, parsley, Parmesan, and pepper.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add more of the reserved pasta water.

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