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Easy Creamy Spinach Penne | Fast Vegetarian Pasta

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A fast, easy pasta dish with sautéed spinach, garlic, and olive oil — ready in under 25 minutes and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 56 cups baby spinach
  • 34 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest, parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  2. In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  4. Toss in pasta and pasta water. Add cheese or lemon if using.
  5. Serve hot with garnishes.

Notes

  • Use frozen spinach if needed.
  • Add protein or creamy elements for variation.
  • Keep leftovers for up to 3 days.