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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 quick and flavorful meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese grated (optional)
  • 4 cups water boiling

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large deep pan

Method
 

  1. In a large deep pan, place the linguine, cherry tomatoes, spinach, sliced onions, 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, until the liquid has nearly evaporated, creating a sauce.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

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 use a vegan substitute. For a creamier sauce, you can add some milk instead of some of the water. Feel free to substitute vegetables you don't like.

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