Description
A simple and flavorful spaghetti dish featuring garlic and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not brown the garlic.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the spinach and garlic.
- Toss to combine. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the pasta seems dry.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter with the olive oil.
- A squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: garlic spinach spaghetti, easy pasta, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner, spinach recipe, garlic pasta