Spinach Pasta

Here’s a simple, quick, and delicious recipe for Spinach Pasta —perfect for a light flavorful meal.

This nutritious dish is a great option for those looking to add a boost of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. The taste of spinach blends seamlessly with other ingredients, making it a versatile and healthy choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It pairs well with all types of pasta, including spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine.

This is an easy way to add more vegetables to your diet!

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 300g pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, or your choice)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small shallot finely chopped
• 200g fresh, washed, spinach, chopped
• 20g fresh cauliflower, chopped small
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter (optional for extra richness) 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the garlic, spinach and cauliflower:

2. Cook the pasta:

3. Add the spinach:

4. Combine pasta and spinach:

5. Finishing touches:

Serve: Divide the pasta among plates, and garnish with a haystack of Parmesan and a few small fresh spinach leaves.  Buon appetito!

John Steele is the Publisher and Editor Director of Nautilus magazine. For five years he lived in Rome as the Bureau Chief for NBC News.