Creamy Spinach and Egg Pasta

A simple yet delicious pasta dish combining sautéed spinach with a creamy egg sauce, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

Main Dish
Easy 20 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. 4. In a bowl, beat the egg with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. 5. Reduce heat to low, add the cooked pasta to the pan with spinach, then remove the pan from heat. 6. Quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta and stir vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the egg. 7. Season with additional salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

75g pasta (penne or spaghetti) 1 large egg 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Optional: pinch of chili flakes

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