Pasta recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsGiordano'sPasta Recipe

Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Giordano's
Time15m
Serves2

Use leftover pasta to create a delicious dish at lunchtime.

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Ingredients

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Pasta Dish Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and chop the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

  2. 2

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Spinach

    Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach leaves. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  5. 5

    Combine with Pasta

    Add the leftover pasta to the skillet, along with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with Cheese and Basil

    Remove from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Serve warm.

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