9-12m | Name + 1 Element Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the remaining water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spinach
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Mix Everything Together
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and everything is heated through.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding red chili flakes and/or fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.