Spinach with Angel Hair Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Spinach with Angel Hair Pasta recipe—perfectly combining simplicity and elegance. Tender angel hair pasta meets a garlicky sauté of fresh spinach, all brought together with a light, parmesan-infused sauce made silky with reserved pasta water. With just a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this dish is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy nights or an effortless dinner party entrée, this wholesome yet indulgent pasta recipe will quickly become a household favorite. Garnish with extra parmesan for the perfect finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 3-4 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and 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 and lightly golden.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked angel hair pasta. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce and help coat the pasta and spinach.
Mix in the grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly combined and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2833 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1300 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2055 mg | 44% | |
*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.
