Spinach Pasta with Parmesan

Ingredients

• 8 oz pappardelle pasta
• 6 oz fresh spinach
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz pappardelle and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the 6 oz fresh spinach to the skillet in handfuls, stirring until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with 0.5 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp salt.

4. 4

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the spinach. Pour in 0.5 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle in the 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss quickly until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper on top.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large skillet
• colander
• measuring cups and spoons
• grater

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