Creamy Spinach Tomato Pasta that Elevates Your Weeknight Dinners

This Creamy Spinach Tomato Pasta is a quick, flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

12 ounces Penne Pasta Rigatoni or fusilli can be used as alternatives.

For the Base

1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing garlic and onions.
1 medium Onion Chopped, cook until translucent.
2 cloves Garlic Minced, sauté to avoid burning.
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Adds flavor; can omit if necessary.
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Thickens the sauce.

For the Sauce

2 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be used for vegetarian option.
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Let reach room temperature before adding.

For the Vegetables

4 cups Fresh Spinach Add at the end to avoid overcooking.
1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped; can use dried basil if needed.

For the Finishing Touch

1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly shredded preferred.
to taste Black Pepper
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Red Chili Flakes Optional depending on spice preference.

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta

Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent and slightly browned, around 3-5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Sauté until garlic is fragrant, around 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Gradually pour in 2 cups of chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and season to taste.
Add 12 ounces of penne pasta to the pot, cooking uncovered for about 10 minutes.
Fold in 4 cups of fresh spinach and a handful of chopped basil, stirring gently.
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water or extra chicken stock as needed.
Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted completely.
Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile and can be adjusted for personal taste. Perfect with garlic bread or refreshing salad.

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