Description
Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta is a flavorful and nutritious meal that blends fresh ingredients like spinach, tomatoes, and garlic. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special gathering, this dish is quick to make and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g Pasta of your choice (spaghetti or penne works best)
- 200g Fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 250g Ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare fresh spinach and ripe tomatoes to release flavors.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sautรฉ minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and sautรฉ until wilted, then mix in diced tomatoes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat by adding a splash of water or olive oil to prevent drying.
- This pasta pairs excellently with a green salad and garlic bread.
- Customize with proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg