A delightful pasta dish with a creamy spinach sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Boil a large pot of salted water.
Adding salt to the water enhances the pasta's flavor.
Cook the penne until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
Blend the garlic, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and half the spinach until smooth.
Blending the spinach with cream cheese creates a creamy and vibrant sauce.
Mix the cooked pasta with the spinach sauce and remaining spinach leaves.
Mixing the sauce with hot pasta helps it coat evenly.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.