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    Creamy Spinach Dip Pasta Recipe

    Modified: Jun 16, 2025 · Published: Jun 16, 2020 by Katy McAvoy

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    Spinach Dip Pasta

    What if there was a way to have spinach dip for dinner? There is! With a light, creamy sauce and fresh spinach, this spinach dip pasta recipe is a main dish take on our family's favorite appetizer.

    Spinach Dip Pasta

    We LOVE spinach dip in our house, and any time there's some leftover I wonder about tossing it with pasta. But when I've done this it just... doesn't... work. It's always OK. Nothing amazing and nothing I'd want to make for company. So I tossed the sour cream and cream cheese often found in spinach dips, instead using Swiss cheese and milk for a light sauce that still packs big flavor.

    This recipe comes together quickly and is ideal for a busy weeknight. I love it with my slow cooker chicken, which I can start in the morning. Then come dinner time all I have to do is make this 15 minute Cream Spinach Pasta and dinner is ready.

    How to Make Spinach Dip Pasta

    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Do not rinse. Set aside. 

    Stir together butter and flour.

    Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Make a roux with the flour. Whisk in milk.

    Cheese sauce

    Reduce heat and stir in the spices. Add cheese and lemon juice. Cook for a couple of minutes until all of the cheese has melted.

    Fold everything together.

    Stir in the spinach until all of it has wilted into the sauce. Fold in tomatoes and cooked pasta.

    A big pan of Spinach Dip Pasta

    Adjust salt and/or pepper to taste. Enjoy!

    Spinach Dip Pasta

    Creamy Spinach Dip Pasta

    Katy McAvoy
    What if there was a way to have spinach dip for dinner? There is! With a light, creamy sauce and fresh spinach, this spinach dip pasta recipe is a main dish take on our family's favorite appetizer.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings 6 servings

    Equipment

    • Medium Saucepan
    • Chef's Knife

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon flour
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 cup Swiss or gruyere cheese shredded
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 6 oz fresh baby spinach about 3 cups
    • 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
    • 8 oz dried pasta any shape

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Do not rinse. Set aside. 
      8 oz dried pasta
    • Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to brown. Whisk in milk.
      3 tablespoon flour, 3 tablespoon butter, 2 cups milk
    • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
      1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • Add cheese and lemon juice, stirring to incorporate.
      1 cup Swiss or gruyere cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Cook for a couple of minutes until all of the cheese has melted.
    • Stir in the spinach, working in a couple batches if necessary, until all of it has wilted into the sauce.
      6 oz fresh baby spinach
    • Fold in tomatoes and cooked pasta.
      2 Roma tomatoes
    • Adjust salt and/or pepper to taste.
    • Enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3289IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

    Tips on Spinach Dip Pasta

    Can I substitute canned tomatoes?

    I recommend leaving out the tomatoes if you don't have fresh ones on hand or don't like/can't eat tomatoes.

    Can I substitute frozen spinach?

    Nope. Fresh spinach is important in this recipe. Do not substitute with frozen or canned.

    What should I serve Spinach Dip Pasta with?

    Spinach Dip Pasta makes a great side dish paired with grilled chicken or fish. Or keep it a main dish and serve a side or garlic bread with your pasta.

    What to Serve with Creamy Spinach Pasta

    Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

    Spinach Dip Pasta goes great with this Slow Cooker Roast Chicken.

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Allen M McAvoy says

      June 16, 2020 at 11:15 am

      This Pasta is fantastic.!

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    2. Sherry Burley says

      June 16, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Saved this one! ????
      Sent from my iPhone
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    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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