Description
A healthy and delicious pasta dish made with whole wheat spaghetti, fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook until tender (about 3 minutes).
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with veggies, mixing gently to combine all flavors.
- Plate the dish and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Try adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg