Pasta night just got better! Quick and easy, this weeknight Spinach Pasta is tossed in a garlicy olive oil sauce and flavored with lemon, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan. ![]() Way better than your typical spinach pasta!I've always been a big fan of olive oil pasta for an easy midweek dinner. In this version, oodles of baby spinach--yes, a good 12 ounces--and spaghetti are tossed in an appropriately garlicy olive oil sauce, and flavored with lemon, zaâatar, red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese. This is not your typical spinach spaghetti, and you may not expect use za'atar as a seasoning for pasta, but the heady blend of toasted sesame seeds and wild thyme will add a bright, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor that truly elevates this simple pasta dish. And while most recipes of pasta and spinach use a lot of butter or heavy cream-based sauces, you'll find that good olive oil, coupled with a bit of the starchy cooking water, makes a silky rich sauce to coat the noodles. It is lighter but still comforting. And, yes, you can use whole grain pasta for an even more Mediterranean diet-friendly option! ![]() What you'll need to make itThis spinach pasta is made with just a handful of ingredients. Here is what you'll need:
What kind of pasta to use?There is no right or wrong pasta to use in a simple recipe like this, but with olive oil based sauces, I tend to go with a thin pasta like spaghetti, linguine, or angel hair. I've found these thin pastas are best because the sauce coats them well, without weighing them down. ![]() How to cook spinach for pasta?I love this recipe because I am able to use a good bit of spinach. My 12 ounces of spinach looks like a lot to start with, but once cooked, it will You'll need to cook the spinach separately, prior to stirring it into the pasta. Baby spinach is easy to cook in the olive oil with a bit of the pasta water until it wilts and softens nicely. It takes 5 minutes tops, working in batches and adding more as each batch wilts down. ![]() How to make spinach pastaThere's just a few easy steps to making this garlic spinach spaghetti! It all comes together in just 20 minutes. Here's a quick visual of how it goes, but be sure to scroll down for the print-friendly recipe with the full ingredient list:
Tips for successIt's hard to go wrong with this simple garlic spinach spaghetti, but here are a few things to keep in mind
![]() Serving suggestionsI recommend serving this spinach spaghetti with extra parmesan cheese and za'atar on the side. As with most za'atar recipes I make, I always find myself wanting to add more of the citrusy, nutty flavor to my dish! And, who doesn't love a little more cheese?! How to store leftover cooked pasta?Store leftover garlic pasta with spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat quickly on the stovetop over medium heat, adding more olive oil or a splash of water as necessary to prevent it from drying out. More easy pasta recipes:
![]() Za'atar Garlic Spinach Pasta
Quick and easy, this weeknight Spinach Pasta is tossed in a garlicy olive oil sauce and flavored with lemon, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword pasta with spinach, spinach spaghetti, za'atar recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 493.7kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Nutrition
Calories: 493.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 75.1mg | Potassium: 616.9mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2.2g | Vitamin A: 7606.9IU | Vitamin C: 48.7mg | Calcium: 153.3mg | Iron: 6.6mg
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