Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta – Bright, Fresh, and Ready in 25 Minutes
A vibrant, fresh pasta made with blistered tomatoes, wilted spinach, garlic, and herbs. Light, satisfying, and ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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4 cups fresh baby spinach
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
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Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
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Add cherry tomatoes and cook 5–7 minutes until soft and blistered.
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Add spinach and stir until wilted, 2–3 minutes.
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Add pasta, toss everything together. Add pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
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Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
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Top with Parmesan and herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
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Add white beans or tofu for extra protein.
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Swap spinach for kale or arugula.
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For vegan version, skip cheese or use nutritional yeast.