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A close-up of a pan filled with spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, seasoned with red pepper flakes. Part of an easy dinner recipe meal prep.

Easy One-Pan Linguine with Tomatoes and Spinach

This easy one-pan linguine recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick to prepare, requires minimal cleanup, and tastes great.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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 Block Set
  • Cutting board
  • 5 Piece Cookware Set

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 boiling water into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally with tongs, 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 and enjoy warm.

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. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan substitute. To make the sauce creamier, you can add some milk instead of some of the water. Feel free to substitute any vegetables you don't like.

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