Vibrant beet pasta, coated in a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce. The striking magenta hue is not only visually stunning but also hints at the earthy sweetness of the beets.
Tasty Spinach Sour Cream Pasta is a quick and easy meal to whip up in 20 minutes! A super tasty meal that require minimal time and minimal clean up!
This post is a recipe for spinach sour cream pasta with beet pasta. Easy pasta meal that is delicious and effortless using sour cream, spinach, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
This dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. The sour cream adds a rich, tangy contrast to the sweet, earthy notes of the beet pasta, creating a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and refreshing.
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Why You Should Try This Sour Cream Pasta Recipe
- Nutritional Benefits: Beets are packed with essential nutrients like fiber, folate, and vitamin C. Combining them with sour cream adds a dose of calcium and protein, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Visual Appeal: The vibrant color of the beet pasta makes this dish a showstopper, perfect for impressing guests or adding a pop of color to your meal.
- Unique Flavor: The earthy sweetness of the beets pairs wonderfully with the tangy, creamy sour cream sauce, offering a flavor profile that is both familiar and novel.
- Quick and Easy: With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.
Beet Pasta
If you have the time, you need to try our Homemade Fresh Beet Pasta. There’s nothing comparable to homemade pasta made by juicing fresh beets and blending them with some eggs and flour. The taste is exceptionally fresh and delicious!
Homemade Fresh Beet Pasta made with the Philips Pasta Maker Machine. Click on the image to get the recipe!
Obviously, not everyone has the time to make homemade beet pasta, so you can always purchase your favourite dried pasta at your supermarket.
The best thing about this recipe is that it caters to both types of people who have only 20 minutes to make a meal and intermediate chefs looking for a gourmet recipe with exceptional flavours.
Spinach Sour Cream Pasta Ingredients
Sour Cream
Sour cream is what gives it that thick creamy texture. The recipe calls for 1 cup but I like my pasta extra cream so normally I would add 1/4 cup more to the recipe!
Butter
I like to soften my garlic using butter to lightly fry it. Olive oil is another great option.
Garlic
3 cloves of garlic is enough to bring flavour to the pasta. If garlic is too strong, you can opt for half a white onion.
Spinach
Spinach is a good ingredient to add flavour and nutrition to the meal. I’ve added enough spinach that the kids don’t object to it anymore. Plus, spinach is not that strong of a flavour so it’s suitable for both children and adults.
Mozzarella Cheese
Other options could be brie cheese, parmesan cheese, and blue cheese.
How to Make the Sour Cream Sauce
Start by heating a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add three cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
Then, add two cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted about two to three minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in one cup of sour cream, one cup of shredded mozerella cheese, mixing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a splash of pasta cooking water. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
Finally, serve immediately, garnished with sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill if desired. This creamy, tangy sauce pairs perfectly with the earthy sweetness of beet pasta, creating a delightful and quick meal.
This post is a recipe for spinach sour cream pasta with beet pasta. Easy pasta meal that is delicious and effortless using sour cream, spinach, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
Spinach Sour Cream Pasta with Fresh Beet Pasta
Equipment
- Philips Pasta Maker Machine optional if you want to make fresh beet pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz dried pasta or my Homemade Fresh Beet Pasta
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup spinach washed and chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp chicken stock powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta as instructed on the package. Strain the pasta but reserve the pasta water. Set them both aside. ADVANCE COOKING: instead of regular dried pasta, you can try our Homemade Fresh Beet Pasta Recipe.
- In a large skillet, heat the cold butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in the spinach and cook for another 1 minute. Now stir in the sour cream, mixing until smooth. While it is bubble, sprinkle the mozarella cheese on top and cook for 5 minutes. Ocassionally stir it so it doesn't stick to the skillet.
- Add in your pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If you find the sauce too thick, you can add some pasta water. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the pasta is heated through.
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
