Description
Quick, fresh, and easy one pot pasta dish made with spinach and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and basil, cook until wilted.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add dry pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Blend a portion of the greens and broth, then stir back into the pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh spinach and basil for best color and flavor. Stir often to ensure even cooking. Blend portion of greens for texture. Add cream for extra richness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, one pot, vegetarian, green pasta, easy dinner