Description

Healthy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dish packed with fresh ingredients, ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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12 ounces Whole Wheat Spaghetti
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 small Yellow Onion, finely diced
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 (14.5-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
4 cups Fresh Spinach, packed
1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley or Basil for garnish, optional
Grated Parmesan Cheese or Nutritional Yeast for serving, optional

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Whole Wheat Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside
Sauté Aromatics: While the pasta cooks, heat the Olive Oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced Yellow Onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Then, add the minced Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant
Build the Sauce Base: Add the halved Cherry Tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and burst. Next, pour in the Crushed Tomatoes, Vegetable Broth, Dried Oregano, and Dried Basil. Stir together, bring to a gentle simmer, and let cook for about 5-7 minutes
Add Spinach and Season: Stir in the Fresh Spinach, a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt down. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency
Serve and Garnish: Divide into bowls and garnish with Fresh Parsley or Basil and optionally, Grated Parmesan Cheese or Nutritional Yeast

Notes

Feel free to substitute the whole wheat spaghetti with any pasta of your choice.

You can add proteins like shredded chicken or chickpeas for a more filling meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400-420 kcal
Sugar: 7-9 g
Sodium: 400-500 mg
Fat: 8-10 g
Saturated Fat: 1-2 g
Unsaturated Fat: NA
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 65-70 g
Fiber: 8-10 g
Protein: 15-18 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg