Spaghetti & Spinach with Tomato Sauce
This delicious and nutritious dish combines al dente spaghetti with fresh spinach and a savory tomato sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 colander for draining spaghetti
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- for serving none grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet with the tomato sauce and spinach. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
This recipe can be made vegetarian-friendly and is perfect for meal prep as it stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a spicier option, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.