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tagliatelle with spinach, mascarpone and parmesan

servings
4

method

This is a really good dish for kids. Even though they may not eat spinach on its own, I've never had a problem feeding this to my kids. The reason they like it so much is because they can suck on the spaghetti, and the mascarpone and cooking water make a fantastic sauce.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile get a frying pan or wok warm, add a drizzle of olive oil, the butter, garlic and nutmeg. When the butter melts, add the spinach. After 5 minutes it will have wilted down and will be nice and dark. A lot of the liquid will have cooked away and you'll have wonderful intensely flavored spinach. At this point season with salt and pepper until it tastes good, then add the cream, mascarpone and a little ladle of cooking water from the pasta. Let this come to a simmer and then season again.

Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water, then stir it into the spinach sauce. Add the Parmesan and toss everything together. Loosen to a nice silky consistency with some of the reserved cooking water, so it doesn't become too claggy. Check once more for seasoning and serve straight away.

• from Jamie's Dinners

ingredients

• 455g/1lb tagliatelle or spaghetti
• olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
• ½ a nutmeg, freshly grated
• 400g/14oz fresh spinach, washed thoroughly and finely sliced
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 120ml/4fl oz double cream
• 150g/5oz mascarpone cheese
• 2 handfuls of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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1. by Claire on Wed 07 Dec 2011 @ 14:19

Wow, this is so misleading! Parmesan isn't vegetarian - check this out http://www.vegsoc.org/page.aspx?pid=850<br /> <br /> Disappointing.

2. by Shmoo on Fri 28 Oct 2011 @ 13:28

We LOVE this recipe! Jamie is right that even my 4 kids love it! I have made it too "claggy" before... so reserve some of the pasta water like he recommends! I am a HUGE fan of Jamie's, watching 3 of his shows and making at least one to two of his recipes per week.

3. by Ross W on Tue 23 Aug 2011 @ 14:01

Sounds nice, but Parmesan 90% of the time isn't suitable for vegetarians, it should contain animal rennet.. Becareful which parmesan or "dried cheese" you buy.

4. by Chutney Sauce 525 on Wed 27 Jul 2011 @ 12:40

does anyone know how much this serves? :/

5. by Rogerio on Tue 05 Apr 2011 @ 16:20

Hello Jamie I'm from Brazil and I love your recipes, already have their 3 books. would love to receive your receipts, but vegetarian, because my wife is vegetarian, and I love to cook for her. I'm your fan.<br /> Thank you for showing the world that cooking is very good.

6. by GMT on Wed 30 Sep 2009 @ 19:44

This is really excellent. I've made it twice (had to use ricotta the first time as I couldn't get mascarpone, but it's better with the latter) and added some pinenuts the second time for a nice texture. Recommended!

7. by Ausra on Thu 02 Jul 2009 @ 11:30

Very very nice!!! a bit too heavy for hot summer teas but I'll make it very often in the winter!!! Tkanks!

8. by sol on Wed 29 Apr 2009 @ 13:51

best pasta I've ever eaten!! and I'm an italian dishes fan !!

9. by Susanna on Fri 24 Apr 2009 @ 16:47

What a delicious pasta! Creamy-tasty-and easy -peasy to prepare! Thanks Jamie! =) Susanna

10. by cristineK on Sun 15 Mar 2009 @ 10:14

I made this pasta dish the other day and it's one of the most delicious yet so easy to make pasta dishes I have ever made. Bravo and thanks for sharing your recipies.

11. by Lucas on Sat 28 Feb 2009 @ 12:09

Made it for my friends. Everyone love it! This ia a really good pasta :)

12. by caroline on Thu 26 Feb 2009 @ 19:27

FANTASTIC! Just cooked this one for my family they loved it......Empty plates all round. Thanks Jamie. :>). X

13. by Canadaa on Fri 16 Jan 2009 @ 21:00

Made this dish for the family! everyone loved it!!!! it is great and have made it more times since! if you like a rich creamy sauce this is for you!

14. by Mapiva on Wed 15 Oct 2008 @ 18:15

I have been waiting for a reason to use mascarpone other than dessert. Looks delicious.

15. by Georgia on Thu 09 Oct 2008 @ 19:38

Today I made my son your pasta
He said can you make it any faster
I put in the cheese and the peas
He said put more veggies in please
He ate up all his dinner
I am now no thinner
BUT YOUR DINNER IS A WINNER
thanksx

16. by kate on Tue 30 Sep 2008 @ 06:49

BEST PASTA DISH EVER!!! I could seriously wake up in the morning and eat this pasta dish its soo tasty. If you are a pasta lover - this is the one for you.

17. by Nati on Mon 29 Sep 2008 @ 17:27

Looks good! Have to try! Big kiss from a portuguese fan!

18. by aaron on Mon 29 Sep 2008 @ 08:37

that looks bloody awful!

19. by celitaferrol on Sun 28 Sep 2008 @ 17:18

te escribo encastellano por que no domino el Ingles,pero tu puedes contestarme en Ingles.Sigo casi todos tus programas que se emiten por la tv me entusiasman y hago muchas recetas.Yo soy de una parte de España muy bonita te gustaria Galicia,donde abunda la buena materia prima,buen pescado y buena carne asi como los grelos(verdura tipica)y buena patata.bueno Oliver haber cuando te veo hacer comida Española yo cuando quieras puedo ayudarte a lo que quieras .......muchos kissssssssssss

20. by LOU on Sat 27 Sep 2008 @ 11:49

jamie is amazing, food is no longer boring since buying your books. cooked jools stew other night my family love it and the rest. thanks jamie x

21. by Mel Nd James on Fri 26 Sep 2008 @ 11:44

We Lovee Jamiie x

22. by Melon And James on Fri 26 Sep 2008 @ 11:43

Ohhhh Welll I Dont Relii Liike The Look Of That!!

Heyahh Mangoo Nd Roundd Youu Okaii ?

LOveeYouu x x x

23. by round and mango on Fri 26 Sep 2008 @ 11:30

hi me and round think that looks quite wrong but .... maybe we would try it just for you oww jamie we love jamie love mango and round:)

24. by marnix on Thu 25 Sep 2008 @ 10:56

MARnix wat ben ij voor Geuraapje

25. by marnix on Thu 25 Sep 2008 @ 10:54

Marnix meurt

26. by wywrtyrty on Thu 25 Sep 2008 @ 10:54

wouter meurt

27. by mitch on Wed 24 Sep 2008 @ 16:06

i would love to make this but the ingredient list ends at the garlic, how much spinach, marscapone, parm and cream? please update so i can try it

28. by tom on Wed 24 Sep 2008 @ 11:29

that looks sick i would never eat that it looks like somthing i have throun up

29. by Hagehun on Tue 23 Sep 2008 @ 08:56

That must be a really good pasta... I have to try it :D

30. by Petter1669 on Tue 23 Sep 2008 @ 02:47

man jamie is good! so simple & yet fantastic! I purchased all of his dvd's & tv series' & they're the best thing i've ever seen on a screen, they inspire me immensely & his cooking ideas make my life richer & more enjoyable, personally & socially. i've been inspired mainly by jamie @ home, so much so that i plan on building my house around 2, even three different kitchens, much like jamie's house in 'jamie at home.' if you look closely you see how inspiring and beautiful his setup is. one thing i would very much love to know is which knives does jamie use! for commercial reasons this probably can't be disclosed however if it could i would very much love to know! i understand that most chefs & professional cooks use a whole range of dif knives from dif brands, i';m sure it's the same for jamie, please, if any one knows let me know on peterbalfour@hotmail.com many thanks

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