20 Spinach Pasta Recipes (Because Veggies Are So Much Tastier with Pasta!)

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Spinach may not give you Popeye strength, but it certainly packs a palatable iron-rich punch.

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Filled with fortifying dietary fiber and antioxidant vitamin A, spinach is a stealthily healthy vegetable to sneak into popular pasta recipes for a nutritious kick. Scroll through for sumptuous spinach dishes that will prompt even the pickiest eaters to demand seconds.

Tangy Pasta Salad with Spinach

Toss your pasta with garden-fresh greens including celery, spinach, and capers for a wholesome one-bowl meal. A tart lemon-tarragon vinaigrette vitalizes the recipe.

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Pasta with Spinach-Basil Sauce

Power up your plate with pesto pasta that packs a culinary punch. Shallots, spinach, and basil bolster the recipe's base, while a dash of nutmeg adds unexpected spice.

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Pasta with Snap Peas, Basil, and Spinach

Give spinach the green light with a bold basil pesto mixture complete with cloves of garlic, peas, and Parmesan. Chefs short on time can whip up the dish in 30 minutes or less.

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Pumpkin-Seed and Spinach Pesto

Flavorful, magnesium-rich pumpkin seeds, verdant parsley, chopped chives, and baby spinach star in this savory pasta dish. Olive oil and ricotta cheese add creamy richness to the nourishing recipe.

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Spinach Mac and Cheese

Who says mac and cheese can't be wholesome? A rich roux of butter, whole milk, and flour sets the stage for a heavy helping of flat-leaf spinach and elbow macaroni.

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Fusilli with Spinach and Walnut Pesto

Corkscrew fusilli soaks up the spinach-infused sauce of this perfect pasta dish. A squeeze of citrusy lemon balances out the nuttiness of walnuts and pecorino cheese.

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Sausage and Spinach Alfredo

Warm up a wintry day by serving a steaming supper of enhanced alfredo. Heavy cream and Parmesan remove the piquancy of red-pepper flakes, while chewy sausage and spinach round out the recipe.

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Spinach Pesto Penne

Simple and satisfying, this penne with pesto is packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber-filled spinach.

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Spinach Linguine with Walnut Sauce

Give walnuts, cream, garlic, and parsley a quick spin in the food processor to produce a superb spinach pasta sauce ready for serving.

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Spinach with Orzo and Feta

Delectable feta crumbles meet mint, spinach, lemon juice, and olive oil for a perfect balance of hearty and healthy ingredients.

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Spinach and Mushroom Lo Mein

In lieu of ordering from your favorite delivery dive, dish up a lighter lo mein spiked with spinach. Stomach-soothing ginger, minced garlic, sharply flavored scallions, and toasted sesame oil lend the dish a complex flavor.

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Linguine with Shrimp and Spinach

Spice up supper with a spinach-and-seafood dish rich in lean protein and vegetables. A drizzle of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice let the shrimp's savory essence stand out.

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Photography: William Meppem

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Spinach Linguine with Ham and Broccoli

Make other meals green with envy by cooking up an incredibly indulgent spinach-and-broccoli-studded pasta dish. Milk, cream cheese, and olive oil form a rich base for the dish, while ham and grated Parmesan kick up the flavor.

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Lemony Pasta with Goat Cheese and Spinach

Forgo fettucine alfredo in favor of a goat-cheese-and-lemon-dressed pasta that is lighter in flavor -- and in calories. Baby spinach, chopped cilantro, and fresh parsley give the dish a crisp dose of greenery.

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Light Spinach and Leek Lasagna

Lighten up your lasagna with a substantial serving of vegetables and layered leeks in lieu of heavy bechamel sauce.

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Penne with Ricotta and Pine Nuts

Whip up a one-pot wonder in less than 30 minutes by preparing pasta and spinach simultaneously. Crunchy pine nuts, creamy ricotta cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan polish off the plate.

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Salmon Pasta

Broiled fennel, parsley, and brown-sugar-crusted salmon pairs beautifully with spinach and sour cream. Serve the fish on a bed of corkscrew pasta -- or simply devour the dish sans accoutrements.

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