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Pasta Dish

Delicious Pasta Dish That Will Impress Your Valentine

This delightful pasta dish is a perfect romantic meal for Valentine’s Day, featuring creamy flavors and vibrant ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or Fettuccine or gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups Spinach washed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for vegan
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil or parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by finely mincing the garlic, halving the cherry tomatoes, and washing the spinach.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Mix in the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, toss until evenly coated.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, serve warm garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This dish is easily customizable with vegetarian and vegan options. Pair it with a refreshing salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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