The BEST One-Pan-Meal You Will Ever Make! 😱 Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved; sweet variety if available)
• 12 ounces Fettuccine Noodles (uncooked; broken into halves optional)
• 1 medium Purple Onion (thinly sliced)
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
• 3 large Garlic Cloves (minced; can use whole if preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (adds depth; tomato sauce can be used in a pinch)
• ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream (full‑fat for creaminess)
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated for serving)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables

   Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice each in half. Thinly slice the purple onion and mince the garlic cloves. Roughly chop the fresh spinach.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil over medium heat in the large skillet. Add the sliced onion and sauté 3‑4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT4M

3. Add Tomatoes and Tomato Paste

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to coat with oil. Spoon in the tomato paste and stir until the paste darkens slightly, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

4. Introduce Noodles and Liquid

   Add the uncooked fettuccine noodles in a single layer. Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy whipping cream, ensuring the noodles are just covered (about ½‑inch above the noodles).

   Time: PT2M

5. Season and Bring to a Boil

   Season with salt and black pepper. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT3M

6. Simmer Covered

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with the lid, and let simmer for 12‑15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are al dente and most liquid is absorbed.

   Time: PT15M

7. Finish with Spinach

   Uncover the pan, add the chopped spinach, and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   Time: PT2M

8. Plate and Serve

   Divide the pasta among plates, sprinkle each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

12g

Fiber

3g