Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines robust flavors of spinach and tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add garlic and onion, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes: Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the pasta: Add your choice of pasta and broth, bringing to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Embrace the spinach: Once the pasta is al dente, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Make it creamy: Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Finish with cheese and herbs: Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, store before adding cream to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Vegetarian Recipe, Family Favorite