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Tasty Spinach Tomato Pasta

A delicious and simple pasta dish that combines fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes with al dente pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Préparation 10 minutes
Cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne) Substitute with whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Kale or arugula can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Diced regular tomatoes are a good alternative.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Avocado oil or melted butter can be used instead.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for serving Parmesan cheese Optional; nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free option.

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients, wash the spinach, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Cooking
  1. Drain the pasta and reserve a splash of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the hot oil for about 1 minute until fragrant, but do not burn.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for roughly 5 minutes until they soften.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust flavors as needed.
Serving
  1. Plate the pasta while warm and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes et conservation

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.