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Spaghetti with Garlicky Spinach, Parmesan, and Toasted Pine Nuts

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Spaghetti cooked per package instructions (reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • parmesan freshly grated
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta per instructions in a large pot of well-salted boiling water.
  2. Drain the pasta using a strainer, making sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  3. Before the spaghetti is finished cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the spinach and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the minced garlic and butter, and cook constantly stirring for another 30-45 seconds, or until the spinach is just wilted.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti and ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water, tossing to coat the pasta.
  7. Add the toasted pine nuts, and some freshly grated Parmesan, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. .
  8. Pour the pasta into a serving bowl and top with more grated Parmesan and black pepper, if desired. Enjoy