Calabrian Chili Spinach Pasta

Name: Calabrian Chili Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Pasta (I used shells; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water); 1 tsp Olive Oil; 1 Shallot (minced); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tsp Calabrian Chili Paste (adjust based on spice preference ); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); 2 cups Spinach (I added a couple handfuls ); 1 tbsp Butter (I used Kerrygold Sundried Tomato & Basil Butter Blends); 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated to serve )

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This easy pasta recipe is fresh, herbaceous, and has a nice kick from the chili paste.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:18:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories543.7 kcal (27%)

Total Fat11.1 g (16%)

Carbs91.7 g (35%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein18.4 g (37%)

Sodium483.6 mg (24%)

Fiber5.2 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

8 ozPasta

I used shells, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water

1 tspolive oil

2 tspCalabrian Chili Paste

adjust based on spice preference

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

to taste

2 cupsSpinach

I added a couple handfuls

1 TbspButter

I used Kerrygold Sundried Tomato & Basil Butter Blends

¼ cupfresh parsley

finely chopped

2 TbspParmesan Cheese

freshly grated to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water to al dente according to package instructions. Set aside about a 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a high-rimmed pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.

Step 3

Mix in the Calabrian Chili Paste and salt & pepper to taste. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 4

Add spinach and stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and a couple splashes of hot pasta water. Stir to combine. The spinach will wilt quickly. Mix in the butter and chopped parsley until melted and well combined.

Step 5

Divide among bowls and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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