Dish 2 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cook Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to burst.
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce.
Season the Dish
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Serving
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.
