Description
A delightful and visually appealing pasta dish with fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for a minute.
- Cook tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add spinach: Toss in fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Combine pasta: Mix cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired sauce consistency.
- Finishing touches: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg