Description
This Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly for a perfect weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs makes this pasta a favorite for vegetarians and pasta lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain the rest.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil. Add canned tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Add spinach to wilt, then combine with cooked pasta. Stir in reserved pasta water and Parmesan.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or white beans.
- Adjust by using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- This dish reheats well and makes a great next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
