Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast to make it vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg