Description
A quick and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish featuring tender spinach, savory garlic, and nutty Parmesan cheese, all tossed with your favorite pasta shape. This pasta with spinach is a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta with Spinach:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5–6 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon zest or juice (optional for brightness)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In a skillet, cook garlic and red pepper flakes, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine ingredients: Toss cooked pasta with spinach mixture, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest or juice. Serve warm with extra cheese.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additions like sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to suit dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
