Description
Satisfy your cravings with this vibrant 10 Minute Spinach Pasta, an effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners. This quick recipe combines fresh spinach and aromatic garlic sautéed in olive oil and tossed with your favorite pasta, creating a flavorful and nutritious meal in just ten minutes. With the option to customize with pine nuts or red pepper flakes, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Not only is it a breeze to prepare, but it also requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a healthy yet satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
- fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add fresh spinach, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using); cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Toss the drained pasta with the spinach mixture and reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and optional pine nuts; finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg