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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

A delicious and creamy tomato and spinach pasta that's quick to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 lb penne pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion small dice, 340g, 1.5 cups
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 Tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan 30g
  • 4 oz fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • 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

Easier than a box meal, this creamy tomato and spinach pasta is also more flavorful and delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSodium: 685mgFiber: 5g
Keyword creamy pasta, easy pasta, quick recipe, spinach pasta, tomato pasta, weeknight dinner
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