One Pan Pasta Dinner with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
This One Pan Pasta Dinner is a quick and easy meal featuring vibrant spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish brings...
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the dry spaghetti to the skillet and pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and dried oregano, then bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic finish.