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Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 395 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.