Description
Spaghetti with Green Beans is a simple, rustic Italian dish that highlights the freshness of tender green beans paired with perfectly cooked spaghetti. Lightly seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, it’s an easy and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Keywords: spaghetti with green beans, green bean pasta, simple Italian pasta.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add spaghetti to the same pot and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the drained pasta and green beans to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute green beans with asparagus or snap peas.
- For a richer dish, add a pat of butter along with the olive oil.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
