Spinach And Garlic Pasta Recipe

A simple yet quick and easy meal to prepare for a weeknight. GET THE RECIPE

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Ingredients

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Cook the pasta in boiling water with salt in the large pot until al dente according to package instructions.

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Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking. Cook the sauce ingredients on heated olive oil in a large skillet.

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Once the garlic is fragrant add the lemon juice. Add the spinach in batches and season to taste. Cook until spinach is soft and wilted.

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Drain the pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water. Add the cooked pasta with the spinach mixture and pour the reserved pasta water.

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Add the parmesan cheese to the mixture and continuously stir. Add the lemon zest and fresh basil then toss to coat.

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Drizzle olive oil and serve with Parmigiano cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Optional, season it with breadcrumbs or toasted pine nuts.

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Ingredients

Cook the pasta in boiling water with salt in the large pot until al dente according to package instructions.

Step 1

Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking. Cook the sauce ingredients on heated olive oil in a large skillet.

Step 2

Once the garlic is fragrant add the lemon juice. Add the spinach in batches and season to taste. Cook until spinach is soft and wilted.

Step 3

Drain the pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water. Add the cooked pasta with the spinach mixture and pour the reserved pasta water.

Step 4

Add the parmesan cheese to the mixture and continuously stir. Add the lemon zest and fresh basil then toss to coat.

Step 5

Drizzle olive oil and serve with Parmigiano cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Optional, season it with breadcrumbs or toasted pine nuts.

Step 6

Spinach and Garlic Pasta Tips:

Cook the pasta al dente.

Use fresh spinach.

Cook pasta while making the sauce!

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