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 1/2 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
- ½ tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- Parmesan freshly grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per instructions in a large pot of well-salted boiling water.
- Drain the pasta using a strainer, making sure to reserve 1/2 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 constantly stirring 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