Easy Healthy Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Easy Healthy Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Pasta (Spaghetti, linguine, or penne recommended); 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes (Halved); 100 grams Fresh Spinach (Washed); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 0.5 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (Optional, for a kick); 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for serving (optional))

A quick, simple, and healthy pasta recipe featuring fresh cherry tomatoes and vibrant spinach, sautéed with garlic and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, offering a light yet satisfying flavor profile that comes together in under 20 minutes.

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#Healthy

#Easy Recipe

#Quick Meal

#Vegetarian Option

#Weeknight Dinner

Fresh ingredients ready for cooking

Recipe Information

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

17m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

15g

Protein

60g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Sautéing garlic and cherry tomatoes

Ingredients

Pasta
(Spaghetti, linguine, or penne recommended)
200 grams
Cherry Tomatoes
(Halved)
200 grams
Fresh Spinach
(Washed)
100 grams
Garlic
(Minced)
2 cloves
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
Salt
(To taste)
0.5 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, to taste)
0.3 teaspoon
Red Chili Flakes
(Optional, for a kick)
0.3 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, for serving (optional))
2 tablespoons

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta mixed with vegetables in the pan

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining for later use in the sauce.
2
While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash the spinach thoroughly.
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While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash the spinach thoroughly.
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Having all your ingredients prepped beforehand makes cooking much smoother.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can quickly turn bitter.
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Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
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Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
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The tomatoes should just begin to burst, releasing their juices.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the vegetables. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the vegetables. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too dry.
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The starch in the pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and make it cling to the pasta.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Toss everything together thoroughly until well combined.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Toss everything together thoroughly until well combined.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
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Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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This pasta is best enjoyed fresh.