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Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil, and Parmesan

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Spaghetti cooked in salted water, per instructions, reserving 1 cup of cooking water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta per instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain, making sure to reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
  2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes along with some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until nearly bursting.
  3. Add the minced garlic, and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the drained spaghetti along with 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, or more if needed; allow to simmer for a couple of minutes, to thicken.
  5. Add the spinach; season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, cook, tossing with tongs occasionally, for 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
  6. Pour the pasta into a serving bowl and toss it with fresh basil. Serve with lots of Parmesan cheese on the side. Enjoy.