Spinach Garlic Scapes Pasta
Brighten up your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach Garlic Scapes Pasta! This easy 30-minute recipe highlights the earthy sweetness of tender garlic scapes, perfectly complemented by nutrient-packed spinach and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and bound by a light, Parmesan-infused sauce, this dish achieves restaurant-quality elegance in a single skillet. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick, making every bite irresistible. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a quick yet impressive meal, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for lovers of fresh, seasonal ingredients, it's a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of spring and summer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic scapes, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped garlic scapes to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they soften and release their aroma.
4. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine evenly.
8. Serve warm, garnished with additional red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3951 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 72.4 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1510 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3738 mg | 80% | |
*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.
