20 Minute Spicy Garlic Spinach Pasta with Chickpeas: Easy and Delicious
A quick and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach and chickpeas, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti, season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure no dairy is used in seasoning.
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy, garlic, pasta, chickpeas, quick, easy