Adults Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Incorporate Spinach
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the pot with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 9
Add Cheese
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- 10
Garnish
Remove from heat and add fresh basil and lemon zest on top before serving.