Irresistible Rotini Pasta Recipe
Elevate your dinner with this delightful rotini pasta dish, perfect for any occasion. Featuring spiraled noodles coated in garlicky goodness, fresh cherry tomatoes, and vibrant spinach, every bite bursts with flavor. Easy to customize, this recipe ensures a vibrant and satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot with salt. Cook rotini until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes). Mix in the cooked rotini.
- Season with salt and pepper, tossing everything together.
- Off heat, stir in grated Parmesan until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg