I call it Moms Skillet Pasta, and she called it Devons Favorite Pasta.
Its a simple dinner the whole family will love.
It was about making a dinner that tasted good, didnt take too long and was achievable for anyone!
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I learned so much from hanging in the kitchen with my mom.
One example was a simple garlicky pasta dish that was an all-in-one meal.
It had protein from chicken (or shrimp if we were feeling fancy!
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The night we first made it, it became an instant favorite.
It remains in my regular dinner rotation to this day.
But when you are, this rule is key.
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Dont use any more pans than you have to.
In this recipe, that means you cook the protein, veggies and sauce all in one skillet.
Use Quick-Cooking Ingredients
You cant make dinner fast if your ingredients dont cook fast.
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So choose things that are quick-cooking, or take shortcuts to make them quick-cooking.
In this recipe, that includes:
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), and its quicker to put everything away at the end.
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Reserve 12 cup of cooking water; drain the pasta and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in chopped spinach and the cooked pasta.
Divide among 4 plates; top with the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
Theyll be good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When reheating, use a skillet or microwave.
If the sauce is too thick, try adding a tablespoon of water.
Of course, we encourage you to have some fun with this recipe.
Naturally, this will add to the prep and cooking time.
Plus, some good bread or rolls.
