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Quick Spinach Pasta

A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring spaghetti or penne, fresh spinach, and garlic, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne) Choose your preferred pasta shape.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Opt for fresh spinach as it wilts beautifully.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Minced for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil High-quality olive oil enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Parmesan cheese for serving (optional) Freshly grated adds rich flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  4. Toss the cooked pasta into the pan with spinach and garlic, mixing gently to coat.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a quicker meal, consider cooking the pasta along with the spinach in one pot. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.