Quick Pasta with Spinach Sauce
4 servings
25 minutes
Quick pasta with spinach sauce is the embodiment of simplicity and sophistication in Italian cuisine. Its ease of preparation makes it an ideal choice for a busy day, while the harmony of flavors surprises with its depth. Tender spinach, barely touched by boiling water, retains its freshness and vibrant green hue. Olives add zest, and garlic sauce gives the dish a spicy richness. Linguine, with their smooth texture, perfectly absorb the aromatic dressing, creating a bright flavor palette. This recipe recalls the tradition of southern Italy, where the freshness of ingredients and their natural taste are valued above all. Easy to prepare, this pasta is perfect as a light dinner or as a base for experimentation, allowing for the addition of other ingredients to create unique variations.
1
Chop the garlic as finely as possible and mix it in a bowl with red pepper, olives, and oil.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Ground red pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Pitted olives: 15 pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
2
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Submerge the spinach in water and cook for less than 1 minute. Quickly drain the water, but not all of it, to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Linguine: 450 g
- Spinach: 450 g
3
Place the pasta and spinach in a bowl with garlic sauce.
- Linguine: 450 g
- Spinach: 450 g
4
Add salt, pepper to taste, and serve on the table.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
