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Quick Dinners: 5-Minute Pasta That Warms Your Heart


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for a quick and delicious dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of cooked pasta
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of spinach
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add spinach and garlic powder, and cook until spinach wilts.
  5. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan.
  6. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • Make sure to stir the pasta occasionally while cooking.
  • You can substitute spinach with kale or any leafy green.
  • For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or beans.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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