Description
Spaghetti with Garlic & Spinach is a quick, flavorful dish that combines al dente pasta, aromatic garlic, and vibrant spinach into a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to customize. Enjoy its rich taste and nutritional benefits that appeal to everyone around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Drain spaghetti (reserving 1 cup of pasta water), then add it to the skillet with garlic and spinach.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 7mg