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Plate of spaghetti with garlic and spinach, a healthy and flavorful dish.
Sophia James

Spaghetti with Garlic & Spinach

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Simple yet delicious, this Spaghetti with Garlic & Spinach combines tender noodles with sautéed garlic and wilted spinach. A quick, healthy dinner with bold Mediterranean flavors!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti (regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon or tongs
  • knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 9–11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, but not burnt.
  3. Stir in the chopped spinach. Cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with garlic and spinach. Toss well to combine and coat in the garlic oil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to mix evenly.
  6. Plate the spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make it heartier with grilled chicken or shrimp, or keep it vegan by skipping the cheese. Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge, and reheat with a splash of olive oil to retain moisture.

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