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quick spinach pasta

15-Minute Quick Spinach Pasta – A Lifesaving Weeknight Feast

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy spinach pasta dish that’s ready in minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Drain pasta and mix with spinach.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use any pasta shape you prefer.
  • Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Substitute kale for spinach if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: quick spinach pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta