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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

This creamy tomato and spinach pasta is easier than a box meal, more flavorful and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 0.5 lb penne pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz fresh spinach

Canned Goods

  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste

Oils and Sauces

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Spices

  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Dairy

  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan 30g
  • 0.5 cup water

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and continue to boil until tender (7-10 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy tomato sauce. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion, garlic, and olive oil to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent (3-5 minutes).
  • Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine. Add the tomato paste and a ½ cup of water to the skillet and stir until the tomato paste has mixed into the sauce.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Cut the cream cheese into a few pieces and then add them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Use a whisk to stir the sauce until the cream cheese has fully melted and the sauce is creamy. Add the Parmesan to the skillet and stir until it is melted into the sauce.
  • Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and gently stir it into the sauce until it has wilted (2-3 minutes). Add the pasta and stir until it is well coated in the creamy tomato sauce. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSodium: 685mgFiber: 5g
Keyword creamy pasta, Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta, pasta recipes, quick meals, vegetarian pasta, weeknight dinner
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