Description
This Spinach Tomato Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. The combination of cherry tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan cheese creates a delicious sauce that perfectly coats your choice of pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne, spaghetti, or rotini)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Make Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic, tomatoes, and spinach until wilted. Add cooked pasta, reserved water, and seasonings. Toss to combine.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes for fresh for a deeper flavor.
- For a creamier version, stir in a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
