Simple Tomato and Spinach Pasta

"A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring fresh tomatoes and healthy spinach, perfect for a balanced meal. This recipe is easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavors."
Ingrediente
- Olive Oil2 tablespoons
- Salt0.5 teaspoon
- Black Pepper0.3 teaspoon
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Toți pașii
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic cloves and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to burst.
- 5
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts completely, which should take 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the tomato and spinach mixture. Stir to combine.
- 7
Add about a quarter cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet. This will help create a light sauce and bind the ingredients. Stir well.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.