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One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta

Creamy One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta for Effortless Nights

This One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta is a quick, creamy, and delicious weeknight dinner solution.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta Swap with rigatoni or fusilli if desired.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can work.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (oil) Canned diced tomatoes can lighten the taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Swap with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Consider half-and-half or coconut cream as alternatives.
For the Veggies
  • 6 ounces Fresh Spinach Kale can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 bunch Basil Use fresh for best flavor.
Cheese & Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a vegan alternative.
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Red Chili Flakes

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  2. Mix in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken stock and deglaze the pot. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, black pepper, kosher salt, and red chili flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add penne pasta to the pot, stirring to coat with the sauce, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Fold in fresh spinach and basil when pasta is about 75% cooked, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and stores beautifully in the fridge.

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