Quick Spinach and Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Quick Spinach and Pasta recipe, a fast and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender pasta tossed with vibrant fresh spinach, fragrant sautéed garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance. A dash of optional red chili flakes adds a subtle kick, while reserved pasta water creates a silky, restaurant-worthy sauce. Perfect for busy evenings, this wholesome meal is packed with nutrients and bold flavor, making it a go-to option for two. Serve it up with an extra drizzle of olive oil and Parmesan for a satisfying, comforting plate that's as delicious as it is easy to make. Keywords: quick spinach and pasta, easy pasta recipes, vegetarian dinner ideas, garlic Parmesan pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (spaghetti, penne, or farfalle)
- 150 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, rinse the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry. Slice the garlic cloves thinly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add the spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water and toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes to combine and coat the pasta.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3331 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*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.
