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Quick & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipe: Delicious Family Dinner!
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Quick & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipe: Delicious Family Dinner!
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Quick & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipe: Delicious Family Dinner!

Discover how to make a simple yet incredibly flavorful pasta dish perfect for any weeknight. This recipe combines fresh ingredients with a quick preparation for a satisfying family meal. Follow along for delicious homemade cooking adventures!
#Pasta
#Quick Meal
#Vegetarian
#Easy Recipe
#Family Dinner
Boiling Pasta
Boiling Pasta

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
12g
Protein
50g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Sautéing Garlic and Oil
Sautéing Garlic and Oil

Ingredients

  • Pasta
    (Any short pasta like penne or fusilli)

    250 grams
  • Olive Oil
    (Extra virgin)

    2 tablespoons
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  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    2 cloves
  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (Halved)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Spinach
    (Washed and dried)

    2 cups
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (Grated, for serving)

    1 cup
  • Salt
    (To taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Black Pepper
    (Freshly ground, to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Mixing Vegetables and Pasta
Mixing Vegetables and Pasta

Instructions

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  • 1

    Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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    Use plenty of water and salt for flavorful pasta.
  • 2

    Prepare the sauce: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Prepare the sauce: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Don't burn the garlic; it should be light golden.
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  • 3

    Add vegetables: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
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    Add vegetables: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
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    Cook tomatoes just until they start to burst for extra flavor.
  • 4

    Combine and serve: Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Combine and serve: Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Pasta water helps the sauce adhere to the pasta and adds flavor.
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