One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta 🤤🔥

Ingredients

• 200 g Dry Pasta (penne, fusilli, or any short pasta)
• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach (packed, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes (canned, no added herbs)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dried Italian Herbs (basil and oregano blend)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock (low‑sodium)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Slice the red onion thinly, halve the grape tomatoes, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the spinach. Measure out the liquids and dry ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat the olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

3. Combine Pasta and Sauce Ingredients

   Add the dry pasta directly to the pan followed by grape tomatoes, spinach, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried herbs, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, and vegetable stock. Stir quickly to coat the pasta evenly.

   Time: PT1M

4. Bring to a Boil and Cover

   Increase the heat to medium‑high, cover the pan with the lid, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Simmer Until Pasta Is Al Dente

   Let the pasta simmer uncovered (or partially covered) for about 5 minutes, stirring gently every minute, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

6. Finish with Cheese

   Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the pasta, and give it a final gentle stir to melt the cheese into the sauce.

   Time: PT1M

7. Plate and Serve

   Divide the creamy pasta between two plates, garnish with a little extra Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g