Rewired Hot Engine Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta. Set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 3
Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Incorporate Spinach
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- 7
Season to Taste
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- 8
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to combine.
Garnishing
- 9
Garnish the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnishing with chopped fresh basil and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
