Garlic Spaghetti with Spinach
Brighten up your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Garlic Spaghetti with Spinach! This easy pasta dish combines tender spaghetti with a garlicky olive oil sauce, a touch of heat from red chili flakes, and the fresh, earthy goodness of wilted baby spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder perfect for busy days. Customize each serving with optional Parmesan cheese for a creamy finish or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a citrusy zing. Simple yet satisfying, this meal is both a comfort food classic and a wholesome vegetarian option that’s sure to please the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 200 grams baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- 1 piece lemon (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to infuse the oil with spice.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the spinach and garlic mixture.
Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3281 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*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.
