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Pasta With Spinach: Easy & Quick Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh spinach and Parmesan, perfect for a wholesome meal in minutes.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)

Fresh Spinach

  • 6 cups fresh spinach

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Red Pepper Flakes

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Parmesan Cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)

Salt and Black Pepper

  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Pasta Water

  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water (optional)

Lemon Wedges

  • optional Lemon wedges

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook briefly.
  • Add spinach to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cook until wilted.
  • Combine pasta with spinach, add reserved water if needed, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Garnish with extra cheese and lemon if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Spinach