Pasta With Tomato And Spinach
Pasta dishes are easy for beginners. A simple sauce with tomatoes and spinach creates a healthy dinner in little time. This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and oregano, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with basil leaves.
- Serve warm.