A quick and vibrant pasta made with cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and olive oil — perfect for a simple, healthy dinner in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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4–5 garlic cloves, minced
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2–3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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5–6 cups baby spinach
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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Optional: ¼ cup cream or 2 tbsp mascarpone
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Optional: ½ cup grated Parmesan
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Optional: lemon juice/zest, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook until tomatoes soften.
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Add spinach and stir until wilted.
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Toss in cooked pasta. Add pasta water and cream or mascarpone, if using.
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Stir in Parmesan and fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.