Easy Creamy Spinach Penne | Fast Vegetarian Pasta
A fast, easy pasta dish with sautéed spinach, garlic, and olive oil — ready in under 25 minutes and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 5–6 cups baby spinach
- 3–4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest, parmesan
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Toss in pasta and pasta water. Add cheese or lemon if using.
- Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach if needed.
- Add protein or creamy elements for variation.
- Keep leftovers for up to 3 days.