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86 Quick and Cheap Dinner Recipes for Two

A simple, budget-friendly pasta dish perfect for a quick dinner for two, packed with fresh spinach and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 cup uncooked pasta (any type)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper
  • for serving grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta to skillet, toss, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.