Description
A cozy and quick pasta dish made with tender spinach, golden garlic, and olive oil, finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan. Perfect for weeknights, this flavorful recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 5 to 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the spinach mixture.
- Pour in reserved pasta water and toss everything together over low heat.
- Add parmesan and continue tossing until melted into a silky sauce.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
- Use good-quality olive oil for better flavor.
- Don’t overcook the spinach—just wilt it.
- Save pasta water before draining to help bind the sauce.
- Add lemon zest or juice for a citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: spinach pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, garlic spinach pasta, olive oil pasta