Description
Tuscan Radiatore Pasta is a delightful dish that combines vibrant flavors and hearty textures, making it perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender radiatore pasta enveloped in a rich sauce of sautéed garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this recipe brings the essence of Tuscan cuisine to your table. With a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, each bite is a celebration of comfort and joy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Tuscan Radiatore Pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Tuscan Radiatore Pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Stir in the spinach and season with salt and pepper until wilted.
- Mix in toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with a splash of reserved pasta water; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg