Quick Spinach and Pasta
"As usual, I was rummaging around my kitchen trying to figure out something to eat. I had a bag of spinach in my freezing I had been meaning to use, so I came up with this little number. Real easy and nutritious for a simple weeknight meal. Serve with garlic bread and a salad."
photo by TJarvis66
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, cooked
- 12 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 3⁄4 cup vegetable spaghetti sauce
- parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- salt or pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
directions
- In large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and onions.
- After the onions begin to get slightly translucent, make a 'hot spot' in the pan, add garlic.
- When garlic becomes fragrant, add spinach. (And pepper flakes if using).
- Fry for a few minutes, then add sauce.
- Add salt/pepper to taste.
- After another minute, add noodles, toss to coat.
- Turn off heat, add parmesian cheese to taste.
- You can add more tomato sauce if you like your pasta a bit more saucey. Or substitute a can of diced tomatoes if you like.
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Reviews
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I love spinach. But this wasn't really great. It's something need to add more flavor. -
This was great, easy to make and easy to clean up afterwards. I will be making this again during busy weeks.
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I'm adjusting to cooking for one, even when I only cooked for two, i made enough for an army. I live with my three cats [[i know, you're thinking crazy cat lady]] I love to cook for parties; appetizers, drinks, sweets...cooking for people makes me so much happier than just cooking for myself. Sundays are my all day cook-a-thons. Nothing beats a lazy Sunday, spent making an all day dish and watching football [[I'm torn between Packers and Jets, but I'm leaning toward the latter]]
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<br>I'm trying to improve my baking skills [[or lackthereof]] Now that I'm on my own, with nothing but time to fill, I'm excited to try my hand at cakes && cookies && pies.
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<br>I've also recently decided to cut meat out of my diet, so I'm on the lookout for declicious, easy vegetarian//vegan recipes. It really is amazing how once you stop focusing on meat in a meal, your eyes sort of open up for so many possibilities. I love it.
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<br>I'm a real simple lady.
