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Creamy Mascarpone and Spinach Linguine

Here's how you make Creamy Mascarpone and Spinach Linguine
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 9 ounce package fresh linguine
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain the pasta into a colander placed over a bowl reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

  • Step 2: Add the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese to the bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the lemon rind and the next 4 ingredients (through nutmeg).

  • Step 3: Heat a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the pasta and cream cheese to the pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts, stirring frequently.

  • Step 4: Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle evenly with cheeses. Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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