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Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta
Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta is penne pasta tossed in a homemade tomato sauce with cheese and spinach!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
245
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
olive oil
1
small
onion
, diced
2
cloves
garlic
14.5
ounce can
diced tomatoes
(or 2 large tomatoes, diced)
1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon
dried basil
pinch of red pepper flakes
1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
salt
2 1/2
Tablespoons
tomato paste
1/2
cup
water
2
ounces
cream cheese
1/4
cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4
pound
farfalle pasta
(or penne)
1 1/2
heaping cups
fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Add olive oil, minced garlic and diced onion to a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook for a few minutes, until softened and transparent.
Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Add the tomato paste and water and stir well.
Turn the heat down to low. Cut the cream cheese into a few pieces and add them to the skillet, whisking them into the sauce until melted.
Add the Parmesan and whisk until melted in.
Add the fresh spinach and gently stir it into the sauce until it has wilted.
Add the pasta and stir until well coated in the sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
Adapted from
Budget Bites
Nutrition
Calories:
245
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
19
mg
|
Sodium:
530
mg
|
Potassium:
409
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
550
IU
|
Vitamin C:
13.9
mg
|
Calcium:
137
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg