My favorite type of sauce to make is a white sauce. You can add shrimp, chicken, or sausage to it. And you can mix in different types of vegetables and seasonings. The same is true for a red sauce. However, it just doesn’t come together the same, at least to me. Most pasta with spinach and white sauce recipes are made with penne pasta. Though, the recipe below is made with elbow macaroni. However, you can substitute any pasta you want.
Ingredients for Pasta with Spinach and White Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs elbow macaroni
- 2 (12.5 oz) cans of canned chicken breast, drained
- 1 (6 0z) package of microwavable frozen spinach, cooked according to instructions
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half n half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- and salt and pepper to taste
Pasta, Spinach and White Sauce Instructions
- First, fill a pot with water, and follow package instructions for cooking elbow macaroni. Since the rest of the recipe doesn’t take long to cook, get the noodles started.
- Next, in a medium saucepan, add whipping cream, chicken breast, and seasonings; stir over med-heat for a couple of minutes.
- Then stir in tomatoes, spinach, and cheese, stirring occasionally. Check seasoning, and adjust if needed.
- After ~ 5 minutes, adjust temperature to low, until pasta is finished.
- When elbow macaroni is done, drain the water. And place noodles back into pot.
- Further, pour all of the sauce over the pasta, gently combining them together.
- Finally, serve immediately.
What is your favorite sauce for pasta? Did you make this sauce, and what did you think?
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