Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Name: Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (I used linguine); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 5-6 cloves garlic; 12 ounces little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.); 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
395 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Nina Acevedo

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This fresh spinach and tomato pasta recipe has a light yet mouthwatering garlic butter sauce! It's bright, simple to make, and great for summer weeknights.

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Ingredients

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8 ounces pasta (I used linguine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
5-6 cloves garlic minced
12 ounces little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut in halves
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, when the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being cooked, start the sauce. Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook until the tomatoes have become very soft (about 4-5 minutes). You may need to turn the heat down a bit (don't let all the liquid bubble off).
Stir in the spinach and let it cook for a minute or two until it's wilted.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water and add it to the skillet, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, along with the parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta with the sauce (ensure the parm has melted in smoothly), season with salt & pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use whatever tomatoes look best/you can find. Anything in the ballpark of 12 oz. will work fine.
This recipe is great with fresh basil if you have some!
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2488IU (50%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	395kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	34mg	11%
Sodium	286mg	12%
Potassium	446mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2488IU	50%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	185mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%