Description
A simple, flavorful pasta dish featuring sautéed garlic and fresh spinach in a light olive oil sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the spinach and garlic. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.