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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Side Dish
Drink
Method
Main Dish
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the whole wheat pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Vegetables
Add cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Side Dish
- 5
Prepare Carrot Sticks
Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into sticks about 4 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Drink
- 7
Serve Apple Juice
Pour 2 cups of apple juice into cups for serving. You can chill the juice beforehand or serve it over ice.