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A skillet filled with angel hair pasta, fresh spinach, and sliced zucchini in a light parmesan sauce.

Quick One-Pan Spinach and Zucchini Pasta

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 medium zucchini , thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra -virgin olive oil
  • 2.5 cups wate r
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the pasta, zucchini, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and water into a large straight-sided skillet.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.
  • Cook the mixture, tossing constantly with tongs to ensure pasta does not stick, for approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced to a thin sauce.
  • Add the fresh baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
  • Toss for 1 minute until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is incorporated.
  • Season with black pepper and serve immediately.