Gluten-Free Pasta with Spinach
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and wholesome Gluten-Free Pasta with Spinach recipe, a perfect marriage of freshness and comfort! Featuring tender gluten-free pasta tossed in a fragrant medley of sautéed garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-packed spinach, this dish balances vibrant flavors with effortless preparation. A drizzle of olive oil, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese create a creamy, tangy finish that’s hard to resist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy gluten-free meal is ideal for busy schedules while still delighting your taste buds. Serve it warm and enjoy the perfect harmony of healthy and indulgent! Keywords: gluten-free pasta recipe, spinach pasta, quick dinner ideas, easy gluten-free recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 5 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture in the skillet.
Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Season the pasta with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta.
Toss everything together until well combined and the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately, with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1234 mg | 26% | |
*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.
