Simple Pasta with Spinach
A quick and easy pasta dish with fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling water in a large pot and adding a pinch of salt. Add in your pasta and cook until al dente for about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and do not rinse.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the hot olive oil for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it wilts.
- Combine the drained pasta with the garlic and spinach in the skillet, and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with the grated Parmesan cheese and stir gently to combine.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, spinach, quick meal, vegetarian dinner, easy recipe
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