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Easy 10-Minute Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
  • 1/3 cup (50 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 3 cups (90 grams) fresh spinach, loosely packed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (25 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of salted water to a boil in a medium pot.
  2. Add 8 ounces (225 grams) of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions minus 1 minute (usually about 8 minutes total) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to soften and infuse the oil.
  6. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes to combine and create a light sauce.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Toss once more to melt the cheese into the pasta.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta; pull it out a minute early as it will finish cooking in the skillet. Use reserved pasta water gradually to avoid soggy pasta. Cook garlic just until fragrant to prevent bitterness. Wilt spinach last to keep it vibrant and tender. Adjust seasoning at the end. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast. Gluten-free pasta can be used as a substitute.

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Keywords: quick pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy dinner, 10-minute meal, weeknight recipe, vegetarian pasta, simple pasta recipe

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