Dish 1 recipe served on a plate, by Cheng's Restaurant and Bar
Jul 14 2026

Dish 1 Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Cooking the Pasta

1

Boil the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 200 grams of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce

2

Sauté Garlic

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Add Cherry Tomatoes

Add 300 grams of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

4

Add Spinach

Stir in 100 grams of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Season the Sauce

Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Combining

6

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

7

Serve

Serve hot, topped with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese.

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