Spaghetti with spinach and garlic

Robert Gonzal
Robert Gonzal @robert
Vancouver BC

I use frozen spinach for this recipe because it makes it harder for my daughter to pick it out. Feel free to substitute fresh spinach if you want.

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Ingredients

15 minutes
4 servings
  1. 1/2 cupextra virgin olive oil
  2. 1shallot, finely chopped
  3. 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
  4. 1/2 tspred pepper flakes
  5. 12 oz.dried spaghetti
  6. 1/2 cupthawed frozen spinach
  7. 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

15 minutes
  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. While you're waiting for the noodles to cook, prep the sauce.

  2. 2

    Add the olive oil, shallot, garlic, pepper flakes, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper to a small pot and put it on low heat. Let infuse for 5 minutes then take the pot off the heat.

  3. 3

    Drain the noodles once they're cooked, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Toss the noodles with the sauce, spinach and cheese. Add extra salt as needed. If the pasta gets too clumpy, loosen it with a bit of pasta water. Drizzle with a bit more extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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MaddyR
MaddyR @cook_21549556
I made that a few weeks ago and it was delicious 😋

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Robert Gonzal
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Vancouver BC
Married dad of 1. Food fanatic. Chef's Table addict. The kitchen is my happy place.
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