Calabrian Chili Spinach Pasta

This Calabrian chili spinach pasta is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner made with garlic, shallots, baby spinach, and a buttery chili-infused sauce. It comes together in just 20 minutes and is simple enough for busy nights, but bold enough to feel special.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.

Step 2

Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and softened.

Step 3

Bloom chili paste: Add Calabrian chili paste along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to bloom the flavors.

Step 4

Wilt spinach: Add spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Step 5

Finish pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with a few splashes of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine. Add butter and parsley and stir until the butter melts and the sauce lightly coats the pasta. Add more pasta water as needed for a glossy finish.

Step 6

Serve: Divide among bowls and finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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