Pasta with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and wholesome Pasta with Spinach and Pine Nuts recipe! Featuring al dente spaghetti tossed with wilted garlic-infused spinach, golden toasted pine nuts, and a sprinkle of zesty lemon, this dish is as flavorful as it is simple to prepare. A generous grating of Parmesan cheese melts into the warm pasta, creating a silky, satisfying sauce that ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights or when you're craving something fresh yet comforting. Plus, with minimal ingredients and a one-pan technique, clean-up is a breeze. Serve it with an extra Parmesan garnish for a restaurant-quality meal that’s loaded with nutrients and Mediterranean flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
- 300 grams Fresh spinach
- 50 grams Pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Toss to combine.
Sprinkle in the toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.7 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3445 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
