Spaghetti with Garlicky Spinach, Parmesan, and Toasted Pine Nuts
Servings 1
Equipment
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 oz spaghetti cooked per package instructions (reserving ½ cup cooking liquid)
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- Parmesan freshly grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water to al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Drain the pasta using a strainer, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Before the spaghetti is finished cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the spinach and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
- Add the minced garlic and butter, and cook, stirring constantly for another 30-45 seconds, or until the spinach is just wilted.
- Add the drained spaghetti and ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water, tossing to coat the pasta.
- Add the toasted pine nuts and some freshly grated Parmesan, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Pour the pasta into a serving bowl and top with more grated Parmesan and black pepper if desired. Enjoy