Jul 14 2026
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Add Ons Recipe

Inspired by Meiji Japanese Cuisine
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Add Ons

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 3

    Heat Oil

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

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

    Stir in fresh spinach and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are softened.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 6

    Mix Pasta with Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the spinach and tomatoes. Toss to combine.

  2. 7

    Season the Dish

    Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

  3. 8

    Add Cheese and Basil

    Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil over the pasta. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

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