Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta! This recipe combines delicate angel hair pasta with a medley of fresh, garden-inspired ingredients, including juicy blistered cherry tomatoes, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and the bright zest of lemon. Infused with aromatic garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes, and finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Its light, flavorful sauce is effortlessly created with reserved pasta water, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish. Serve this veggie-packed pasta on its own or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: garden spinach angel hair pasta, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian dinner idea, fresh basil, easy weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz angel hair pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and slightly blistered.
Gradually add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet, stirring until they wilt, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, to help coat the pasta and create a light sauce.
Stir in the parmesan cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve warm and enjoy your Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 997 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.4 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1248 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
