Description
Easy pasta dinner recipes are quick, satisfying meals that are simple to prepare and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 250 grams (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 300 grams, halved
- Fresh Spinach: 150 grams
- Parmesan Cheese: 50 grams, grated
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Choose your favorite type of pasta.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet.
- Add fresh spinach and mix well.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with additional cheese or fresh herbs as garnish.
Notes
- Experiment with different sauces and proteins to customize your dish.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Use seasonal vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy pasta, quick dinner, pasta recipes, vegetarian pasta