Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sPasta Dishes Recipe

Pasta Dishes Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time30m
Serves2

Served with choice of soup or our house salad

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Soup or Salad

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the spinach and cook until wilted.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta with Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. Toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Soup or Salad Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Soup

    In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for about 10-15 minutes until tender.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.

  3. 8

    Make the Salad Dressing

    In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.

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