Sautéed Spinach and Pine Nut Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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A light, vibrant pasta dish with wilted spinach, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan, ready in 20 minutes. This Italian pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups spinach, fresh
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook 8 oz spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
Step 3: Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, seasoning with salt and pepper.