A light and flavorful pasta dish made with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and baby spinach. Quick, fresh, and perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz penne or spaghetti
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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4 cups baby spinach
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
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Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and blistered.
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Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
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Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
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Top with Parmesan, lemon zest, or herbs as desired. Serve warm.