Quick Spinach and Zucchini Pasta. Bring to a boil over high heat (leave spinach until the end). Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and. Jump to the Zucchini Noodles Pasta Recipe or watch our quick recipe video showing you how we make it.
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You can have Quick Spinach and Zucchini Pasta using 8 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Quick Spinach and Zucchini Pasta
- Prepare 3 cups of spinach.
- It's 2 of zucchinis.
- It's 1/4 tsp of sea salt.
- You need 1/4 tsp of pepper.
- It's 1 1/2 Tbsp of Italian seasonings.
- It's 1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
- Prepare 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- It's 3-4 cups of Penne pasta or any type you'd like.
When the pasta is cooked to your liking, transfer it into the zucchini and toss to combine. Remove from the heat and stir through the spinach. Zucchini noodles are extremely versatile but a simple sauté with garlic and spinach can't be beat. Add in some diced herb baked chicken and you've got yourself a Zucchini Noodles with Chicken Recipe Video.
Quick Spinach and Zucchini Pasta step by step
- Cook pasta in water for about 15 mins remember to season water with salt.
- Dice zucchinis up in a sauté pan add olive oil and zucchinis and salt sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes then add the spinach sauté for about 5-6 minutes at this time add 1/2 Tbsp of the Italian seasoning.
- Then drain pasta when done cooking add to the pan with the ingredients and the last of the Italian seasoning and pepper sauté for 2-3 minutes making sure everything is mixed well then plate and garnish with the Parmesan cheese.
While it's easy to make this recipe, it always helps to watch a quick tutorial video. This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what's not to love? Change up the spinach for any vegetables you have on hand such as sliced zucchini and mushrooms, or add leftover Sign up for the Cooking Light Daily Newsletter. Quick dinner ideas, nutrition tips, and fresh seasonal recipes. Defrost spinach and drain well. (Get out as much water as possible.) Wash fresh zucchini and cut into small cubes.