Description
This Meghan Markle Pasta is a simple yet flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring fresh garlic, grape tomatoes, and lemon zest, finished with spinach and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and elegant weeknight dinner, the pasta absorbs the vibrant tomato and herb-infused broth for a comforting meal full of bright, fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cups boiling water
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cook garlic with tomatoes: In a large pot or deep pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and halved grape tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the garlic becomes fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest to infuse the dish with a fresh, bright flavor.
- Add boiling water and pasta with seasonings: Pour in 4 cups of boiling water and add 12 ounces of pasta, 2 teaspoons Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the pasta: Continue cooking the pasta in the pot, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the pasta is tender. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate the spinach: Add 2 cups of chopped spinach to the cooked pasta and stir. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts down and is evenly distributed.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese and serve: Remove the pot from heat and stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Use fresh garlic and grape tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can substitute the pasta with gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for an extra citrusy zing.
- For a richer taste, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
