Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Garlic

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, oil-packed, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cups spinach; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

A vibrant pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and garlic, tossed in a simple olive oil sauce that comes together in under 20 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, oil-packed, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups spinach
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until heated through and oil is fragrant.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 2 cups fresh spinach. Toss for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce coats pasta.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.