Garlic Spinach Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

plated bowl of spaghetti with grated cheese on it

Garlic Spinach Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

This Garlic Spinach Spaghetti is a wholesome and hearty vegetarian pasta recipe that is quick and simple to make. Get this pasta dish ready to serve in under 15 mins.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings cups

Calories 313kcal

Author Manju

Equipment

1 Pasta Pot

Ingredients

16 oz spaghetti dry spaghetti
3 tablespoon olive oil
5-6 cloves garlic minced
¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes based on your heat tolerance
½ teaspoon black pepper crushed
16 oz baby spinach
¼ cup parmesan freshly grated
32 oz Marinara sauce I use Rao's
salt and water to cook pasta

Instructions

Add salt to water and bring it to a boil. Add the pasta to it and let it cook for about 7-8 minutes or according to package instructions.
16 oz spaghetti, salt and water
While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil over medium high heat and add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to it.
3 tablespoon olive oil, 5-6 cloves garlic, ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauté until the garlic is no longer raw and then add the baby spinach. This will take about a minute or so.
16 oz baby spinach
Sauté till spinach wilts. Add a little pepper to season.
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pour in the marinara sauce from the jar and mix well. Let it warm up.
32 oz Marinara sauce
Now, add the cooked and drained pasta to this pan and mix it up.
Serve with some freshly grated parmesan on top.
¼ cup parmesan

Notes

Use fresh garlic as it brings a ton of flavor and elevates the pasta dish.

Use baby spinach that comes pre-washed in a bag or box, so you don't have to do anything but open the packet and dump the spinach into the pan.

Freshly grated cheese is just non-negotiable here. Do not use pre-grated cheese. It's not worth it.

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