Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach
Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s ready in just 18 minutes. This quick recipe combines al dente pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a fragrant garlic and basil sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive meal for guests, this dish bursts with flavors that will delight your taste buds. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz (220g) pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 9oz (250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 5oz (150g) baby spinach
- ¼ cup (30g) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat; sauté minced garlic for about 45-60 seconds.
- Add halved tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper; cook until tomatoes burst and release juices.
- Stir in spinach until wilted (about two minutes).
- Combine drained pasta with tomato mixture and grated parmesan; adjust moisture with reserved cooking water if needed.
- Serve topped with additional parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
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