Light Pasta Dish
Savor the essence of summer with this vibrant light pasta dish, featuring perfectly cooked pasta tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic garlic. Bursting with flavor and color, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with grated parmesan, this dish promises to delight your taste buds while bringing friends and family together around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for approximately five minutes until they soften.
- Incorporate Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about two minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the drained pasta into the skillet along with grated parmesan, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate the pasta and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired, topping with more parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg