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Easy One-Pan Linguine with Tomatoes and Spinach

This easy one-pan linguine recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 small onion finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese grated
For Cooking
  • 4 cups water boiling

Equipment

  • Knife Block Set
  • Cutting board
  • 5 Piece Cookware Set

Method
 

  1. In a large deep pan, place the linguine, cherry tomatoes, spinach, sliced onion, garlic, and basil. Drizzle the olive oil on top and season with crushed red pepper and salt.
  2. Pour the boiling water into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally with tongs, until the liquid has nearly evaporated, creating a sauce.
  3. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2095IUVitamin C: 33.7mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart. Store any leftovers in an airtight container; they will last about 4-5 days in the fridge. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. To make it vegan, skip the Parmesan cheese or add nutritional yeast. For a creamier sauce, you can add some milk instead of some of the water. Feel free to substitute any vegetables you don't like.

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