Jul 14 2026

Adults Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Adults 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

Garnish

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water 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 about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes

    Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  4. 7

    Season the Sauce

    Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 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.

  2. 9

    Add Cheese

    Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.

  3. 10

    Garnish

    Remove from heat and add fresh basil and lemon zest on top before serving.

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