Spinach Tomato Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Spinach Tomato Pasta—an irresistibly flavorful, quick-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy evenings. This wholesome recipe combines tender pasta with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy spinach, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes, all brought together in a fragrant olive oil and garlic base. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients, with an optional topping of Parmesan and basil for a delightful finishing touch. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian main course or an easy crowd-pleaser, this colorful pasta dish will impress with its bold flavors and effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the leaves are wilted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Season with red chili flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3255 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1531 mg | 33% | |
*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.
