Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this easy rotini pasta dish, where spiral-shaped noodles embrace a vibrant, savory sauce. With fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and spinach, every bite is bursting with taste, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. This versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorites, ensuring a satisfying meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in fresh spinach and continue cooking until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the drained rotini with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Remove from heat and fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg