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12 Minute Pasta (For One)

Ingredients

  • The amount you want to eat of your choice of pasta vague, I know
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more to drizzle before serving
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced
  • Handful or two! of fresh spinach, chopped if you prefer
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put a pot of salted water on to boil
  • Mince and dice garlic and bell peppers
  • Roughly chop spinach, if you want
  • Once water is boiling, add your pasta and cook to the directions of your package
  • Heat oil and garlic on medium-low heat and add peppers before garlic is fragrant
  • Reduce to low heat once garlic is fragrant and continue tossing - add salt and pepper to taste
  • Add spinach, cook down
  • Once pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon/ladle... something with holes... to transfer pasta directly from pot to pan
  • Toss continuously for a few seconds to coat the pasta
  • Add parmesan cheese, drizzle with a little more olive oil and toss
  • Top with lots of fresh ground pepper to serve