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Tomato Spinach Farfalle Pasta

A delightful and vibrant pasta dish featuring farfalle, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz farfalle pasta or bowtie pasta
Vegetables
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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