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One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta

One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta That's Creamy and Comforting

A quick and delicious One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta recipe that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 ounces penne pasta or fusilli, farfalle
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust based on spice preference
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • fresh basil a handful
For the Optional Protein
  • grilled chicken or shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, swirling to shimmer for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, allowing it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes, simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add penne pasta to the pot and cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes until al dente.
  8. Stir in fresh spinach and basil, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  10. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable; feel free to use different pasta shapes or add protein of your choice.

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