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Rotini Pasta

A delicious and hearty rotini pasta dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, tossed with flavorful vegetables and a light sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for tossing
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the spinach and basil, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked rotini to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to combine.
  2. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Season with black pepper and adjust salt if necessary.
  4. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.

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