Orange-Spinach Pasta: An Easy, Healthy Twist for Dinner
Enjoy a delightful and nutritious meal with orange-spinach pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in orange juice and zest, then add cooked pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
- Serve with grated parmesan on top.
Notes
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: orange, spinach, pasta, healthy, dinner