Pasta with Basil and Spinach
This pasta recipe can be served as lunchbox or dinner. It can be paired with roasted chicken, fish, or a few pieces of meat. It can also be served as a light lunch or dinner. It is a great addition to a dinner party. It's nutrient-packed and delicious and is sure to impress everyone. This dish can be served with any type of wine. If you want to impress your friends and family, try it today!
Ingredients
- olive oil
- pasta
- spinach leaves washed
- holy basil chopped
- generous amounts of garlic crushed and chopped
- cherry tomatoes halved
- dried paprika
- pepper
- fish sauce
- basil powder optional
- hot water
Instructions
- Cook pasta like a pro.
- Drain the seasoned pasta and set aside until later.
- Pour olive oil in a very hot pan. Make sure your heat in medium-high.
You need a generous amount of olive oil into the pan since it will be the base of the pasta sauce. Don't worry about the cholesterol as olive oil contains Omega-3 which is a healthy fats needed by the body.
- Toss in the garlic.
- When the garlic turns golden, put in the tomatoes and the dried paprika. Lower heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan and allow the tomato to release its juices.
- Add in the spinach and basil together. Mix well.
- Add a bit of water to prevent the pan from drying.
- Season the sauce with pepper and fish sauce.
- Add some basil powder, if you want a stronger basil flavor.
- Put the pasta together with the sauce.
- Make your last seasoning adjustments at this point.
- Turn off the heat; and remove the pan from the stove to avoid over-cooking the pasta.
- Serve while hot.
Notes
You can also add shrimps or chicken in this pasta dish.