Description
Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich, tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the delicate earthiness of spinach, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights and is a great way to sneak in vegetables for picky eaters.
Ingredients
1 pound Pasta
2 tablespoons Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can Crushed tomatoes
1 cup Vegetable broth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
5 ounces Fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drai
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in dried oregano. Simmer for 10-15 minutes
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth
- Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Season with salt and pepper
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
Notes
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg