One-Pot Pasta with Garlic Parmesan and Spinach

Name: One-Pot Pasta with Garlic Parmesan and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Pasta; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 cups Spinach; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Pasta water

A quick weeknight pasta dish with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh spinach, finished with pasta water for a creamy, satisfying sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz Pasta
2 tbsp Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic
2 cups Spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/2 cup Pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil (add 1/2 tsp salt). Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet with 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss for 2 minutes until cheese melts and spinach wilts, adding more pasta water if sauce is too thick.