Spinach Lemon Pasta
A bright and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, lemon, and parmesan cheese. This simple recipe is quick to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon (zested and then juiced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more for salting pasta water)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook spaghetti (9-10 minutes), reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Melt butter in skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant (30 seconds - 1 minute).
- Add lemon juice and ½ cup pasta water. Add spinach and pasta, toss until spinach wilts. Add pasta water if dry.
- Remove from heat, add lemon zest, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Toss and serve.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 400mg