Spinach Walnut Pasta
Gosh, the power of freshly shaven parmesan cheese mixed with walnuts and minced garlic can rock your palette to the max! Add in wilted spinach to Al Dente bow tie pasta, drizzled with oil, and you have yourself a nice lunch. See how it's made below (and don't forget some cracked pepper and sea salt at the end!)
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Pasta pot
- 1 Paring knife
- 1 Garlic press optional
Ingredients
- 2 Cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1 Cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves raw garlic, minced
- 1 Cup raw spinach
- 2 Tbsp olive oil additional, if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring pasta pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Add bow-tie pasta to the water, for al dente, boil for 9 minutes (no longer than 11).
- Mince garlic, grate parmesan cheese. When pasta is done, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and mix thoroughly.
- While the pasta is still steaming hot, add the garlic, spinach, and mix. Add parmesan and walnuts. Mix another tbsp (or more) of olive oil until ingredients are incorporated.
- Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and sea salt, to taste.
Notes
Use more oil or less cheese if pasta feels too "sticky."
Optional modifications: add in additional spinach, as it wilts down to almost nothing! For additional protein, a runny egg or two mixes nicely into this dish.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Serving: 1, Calories: 250 kcal, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 0g, Sodium: 9.8mg, Carbohydrates: 29.25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1.5g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 6g.