Jul 14 2026
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Nonino Recipe

Inspired by Fox & The Knife
Time30m
Serves2

Make Nonino Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Cheese

Seasoning

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually around 8-10 minutes).

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 4

    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.

  2. 5

    Add Red Pepper Flakes

    Stir in the red pepper flakes and sauté for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil.

  3. 6

    Cook Cherry Tomatoes

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to blister.

  4. 7

    Add Spinach

    Add the spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  5. 8

    Combine with Pasta

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.

  6. 9

    Season

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss in fresh basil leaves.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired and a drizzle of olive oil.

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