Description
A quick and easy spinach pasta recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the spinach and garlic.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made vegan by omitting the cheese or using a vegan alternative.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg