Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh spinach and bright lemon flavors, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Zest the lemon before juicing for better control over flavor. Reserve some pasta water to help bind the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, spinach, lemon, vegetarian, quick meal