Lemon Pasta With Baby Spinach

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Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Type of Dish
Main Dish
Recipe ingredients

8 ounces dry pappardelle (wide egg noodles)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound baby spinach leaves

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

4 tablespoons loosely packed, grated Parmesan cheese

 

Recipe directions

Boil pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook, tossing with tongs, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, zest and salt and toss again.

Add spinach and juices to drained pasta and toss. Divide among four bowls and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese on each.