Clase Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Combine Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
Seasoning and Serving
- 9
Season the Dish
Add salt and black pepper to taste, and if desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes for heat.
- 10
Garnish
Top with fresh basil before serving.
- 11
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.