Lemon Spinach Pasta Delight: A Simple and Fresh Weeknight Meal
A delicious and quick lemon spinach pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked linguine with the spinach mixture.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Lemon Spinach Pasta, quick recipes, weeknight meals