My newest favorite thing is putting a bed of fresh spinach down before noodles and sauce on spaghetti night. The spinach slowly wilts within the bowl as you’re eating it.

In a large pot bring some salted water to a boil. Add your noodles and cook according to the boxes instructions (or just get yourself a noodle tester like I have).

I didn’t make the sauce completely by myself this time around. I started by cutting some long, thin strands of onions. I cooked them in a sauce pan on medium heat with some extra virgin olive oil and some garlic that I pressed. Once they cooked for about 5 minutes, I added some organic tomato basil sauce and some crushed red pepper flakes. Let this simmer for about 10-15 minutes for the flavors to combine and so the sauce heats through.

I cook my broccoli in a small sauce pan, covered, first on high for 3 minutes and then turn the heat off completely and let cook for another 3 minutes (still covered). Remember, cooking veggies in the microwave removes 90% of their nutrients!! Always cook them on a stove top.

So when all is said and done, grab your pasta dish and start layering! First the bed of spinach, then the noodles, then the sauce and then the broccoli. I finish with some Veggie Parmesan cheese, some more crushed red pepper flakes and a little oregano.

Delicious!