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Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta! Delicate angel hair pasta is tossed with fresh spinach, salty anchovies, briny capers, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Inspired by Pappardelle's Pasta, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a light lunch. The combination of flavors is simply divine!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 592.4 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta

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Ingredients for Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta

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How to Make Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of chopped anchovy fillets and cook for 1 minute more, until softened.
  5. Add 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of capers and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the spinach mixture.
  8. Toss to combine, then stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

12g

Carbs

32g

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