Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach
A luscious one-pot pasta bathed in a rich tomato cream sauce with fresh spinach and garlic.
- Time
- 25 min
- Per serving
- 15g protein

Ingredients
- pasta (penne or rigatoni)12 oz
- canned crushed tomatoes28 oz can
- heavy cream3/4 cup
- vegetable broth2 cups
- fresh spinach4 cups
- garlic3 cloves, minced
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- onion1 small, diced
- salt and pepperto taste
- parmesan cheese1/2 cup, grated
- fresh basil2 tablespoons, chopped
Equipment
- ·large pot
- ·wooden spoon
- ·measuring cups
- ·knife
Steps
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
2
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
4
Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and stir well to separate the noodles.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is almost tender.
6
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
7
Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
8
Stir in the parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Remove from heat, top with fresh basil, and serve immediately.