难度:
Low
时间:
25 min
费用:
Low ($)
配料
dried spaghetti
12 ounces
olive oil
2 tablespoons
garlic
3 cloves, minced
cherry tomatoes
1 pint, halved
baby spinach
4 cups
cream cheese
4 ounces
grated Parmesan
1/2 cup
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon, optional
pasta water
1 cup reserved
说明
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
4
Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
5
Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add a little reserved pasta water at a time until a smooth sauce forms.
6
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
关于此菜品
Cosmic Color Pasta is a creamy, colorful, budget-friendly dinner with bright tomatoes and spinach swirling through silky noodles. The mix of red and green gives it a vivid, otherworldly look inspired by shifting identities and transformation, making it a playful culinary nod to science fiction themes.
灵感
This dish was inspired by the idea of temporary transformation in a science fiction story, expressed through ingredients that change texture and appearance as they cook, from fresh and distinct to rich and blended together.
健康信息
Spinach and tomatoes provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while the pasta makes the meal filling and affordable. The cream cheese and Parmesan add richness but also increase sodium and saturated fat, so this dish is best balanced with lighter meals throughout the day.