Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
With less than 10 ingredients, this delicious Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta couldn’t be easier to prepare. Ready in 30 minutes, it makes a fantastic weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ lb. (226g) approx. dried pasta * I used Lumaca Rigata
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic medium, finely minced
- 5 cups fresh spinach washed and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heaping grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ½ cup tomato paste or passata
- 3 to 4 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 leaves fresh basil optional
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions minus 2 minutes (the pasta will finish cooking in the sauce). Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook the onion for 2 to 3 minutes stirring every minute or so. Add the garlic and keep cooking until onions are translucent.
- Add the dried oregano, salt and freshly ground pepper and stir to combine.
- Add tomato purée (paste)and enough water to thin out the sauce (if using passata, you may not need to thin the sauce as much). Let it come to a simmer and add the halved grape (or cherry) tomatoes, simmer for a couple of minutes then add the spinach.
- Once the spinach has wilted, add the goat cheese.
- Add the pasta and some of the pasta water to the sauce. Cook a couple of minutes more or until pasta is al dente. Add more pasta water if sauce is too thick.
- Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Just before serving, add the chopped fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, or more goat cheese if desired.
Notes
- Choose a short pasta such as Lumaca Rigata, Penne, Ziti or small shells.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free recipe.
- Transfer leftover pasta to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3940IUVitamin C: 24.4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.7mg
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