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Meghan Markle Pasta Recipe

Learn how to make the iconic one-pot Meghan Markle pasta recipe from the comfort of your kitchen with this easy copycat dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meghan markle pasta, meghan markle pasta recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Deep Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 12 ounces pasta spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot or deep pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and halved grape tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften. Stir in the lemon zest for a fresh, bright flavor.
    2 cups grape tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, Zest of 1 lemon
    Tomatoes and garlic in a pasta pot.
  • Pour in the boiling water and add the pasta, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
    4 cups boiling water, 2 teaspoons Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 12 ounces pasta, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until the water is mostly absorbed and the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
    Pasta in a pot with tomatoes and garlic.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
    2 cups spinach
  • Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    Spinach and parmesan cheese being added to a pot of cooked pasta.
  • Remove from heat and serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
    Cooked Meghan Markle pasta in a pot.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2144IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg
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