Description
Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta, a quick and easy recipe that combines fresh greens with juicy cherry tomatoes and flavorful garlic. Perfect for weeknights or healthy weekends, this dish is a vegetarian delight packed with wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside. Wash and chop spinach, halve cherry tomatoes, and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat with the tomato and spinach mixture. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach; thaw and drain thoroughly before adding.
- For vegan options, replace Parmesan with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, or red onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg