Single Skillet Spaghetti (Meghan Markle Pasta)
The Meghan Markle Single Skillet Spaghetti is the perfect quick and easy meal! 🍝🍅 Made with cherry tomatoes, kale, arugula, and spaghetti cooked in one pan, this dish is fresh, flavorful, and minimal cleanup!
Servings 6 people
Calories 417kcal
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 16 oz. heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil, good quality
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups greens (baby spinach, lacinato kale, arugula, etc)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (I use a microplane)
- chili flakes, to taste
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water/broth: bring the water or broth to a boil in a kettle or just in a pot in the stove.3 1/2 - 4 cups chicken broth or water
- Add tomatoes to a large skillet: add the halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt to a skillet.16 oz. heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/4 cup olive oil, good quality, 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press , 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Add spaghetti on top: place the uncooked spaghetti pasta directly on top of the tomatoes, followed by the lemon zest.1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked, zest from 1 lemon
- Pour water/broth over: pour the boiling water on top of the spaghetti.
- Cook: cover with a lid, and cook for 6 minutes on medium-high heat.
- Uncover and add greens: remove the lid and give the pasta a stir. It won't be fully cooked yet! Then, stir in the greens. (You can use swiss chard, lacinato kale, spinach, rocket, etc).2 cups greens (baby spinach, lacinato kale, arugula, etc)
- Cook again: allow to cook again, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente or cooked to your preference. Add more liquid if you feel it’s needed to make it saucey and yummy.
- Add parmesan: remove from heat, and stir in the parmesan cheese and chili flakes.chili flakes, to taste, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (I use a microplane)
- Serve: garnish with fresh basil, more parmesan and chili flakes and enjoy!fresh basil, for garnish
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stove with a splash of water or broth to revive the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1375IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg