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5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

You only need 5 ingredients to make this amazing pasta dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set pasta aside.
  • Using the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in the pasta and spinach. Gently toss and cook until spinach leaves are wilted. If the pasta starts to dry out, add in some of the reserved pasta water. We usually add about 1/3 cup. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and toss until combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Pour pasta into a large bowl. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4590IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg