Spinach Toss Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic Recipe

Spinach Toss Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic Recipe

  • 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
  • 20 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and cherry tomatoes start to burst, about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss spinach mixture with cooked spaghetti; stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
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