Spinach Lemon Pasta: A Light and Zesty Delight for Every Plate
A delightful dish combining the fresh flavors of spinach and zesty lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the spinach mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Add more vegetables like cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Spinach Lemon Pasta, Light Pasta, Zesty Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe