Popeye Pasta

Submitted by ellie_

"This sounds great for a quick meatless pasta meal. Recipe source: local newspaper"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes halved)

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Put in large serving bowl.
2. In a large skillet heat over medium heat heat one tablespoon oil and add garlic and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cook for one minutes, stirring (do not brown).
3. Increase heat to medium high and add spinach, stirring for 2-3 minutes until spinach is limp. Remove from heat. Toss with pasta.
4. In a medium bowl, combine remaining oil (1 1/2 tablespoons) and lemon juice (1 1/2 tablespoons). Stir in cheese and tomatoes.
5. Add dressing/tomato mixture to pasta/spinach and toss.
6. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Reviews

[MichaelMo]

I'd been looking for healthy ways to use baby spinach other than just in salads and this really hit the spot. I added grilled chicken left over from the night before and it made a very satisfying main dish. Thanks Michael

 

[Rachie P]

Tasty! I used shell pasta, frozen spinach, and chopped tomato since I didn't have cherry tomatoes. It is not a main meal for us, but was a PERFECT side dish. I served it alongside chicken& sausage. Thank you!

 

[Sharon123]

Yummy! I used wide egg noodles and frozen spinach. It was just a little bland, so spiced it up with seasoning salt and a little pepper. Thanks Ellie!