Rustic Spaghetti with Spinach and Speck is a simple yet bold Italian pasta dish that celebrates honest flavors and quality ingredients. The smoky, savory speck pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of spinach, while freshly ground black pepper ties everything together. Quick to prepare and full of character, it’s ideal for a comforting family meal or a rustic dinner with true Italian soul.
Rustic
Quick
Traditional
Omnivore
Rustic Spaghetti with Spinach and Speck
Rustic Spaghetti with Spinach and Speck is a bold and comforting Italian pasta dish where smoky speck meets tender spinach, finished with freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti 320 g
- Spinach 100 g (fresh or frozen)
- Speck 100 g (single slice)
- Butter 1 knob
- Salt to taste
- Black peppercorns to taste
Tools
- Pot
- Pan
- Knife
- Colander
- Blender (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw and squeeze the spinach thoroughly.
- Chop the spinach finely or roughly blend it.
- Dice the speck and brown it in a pan with a knob of butter.
- Add the spinach and let it absorb the flavors for a few minutes.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and toss the pasta with part of the spinach and speck mixture.
- Plate the pasta and finish with the remaining sauce.
- Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
420 kcal
420 kcal
Fat
16 g
16 g
Carbohydrates
52 g
52 g
Protein
18 g
18 g
Sugar
3 g
3 g
Fiber
4 g
4 g
Sodium
780 mg
780 mg
This post is also available in: Italiano (Italian)
