A tomato-based pasta dinner with spinach and a creamy finish.
25 minutes · Serves 4
Creamy tomato & spinach pasta
25 minutes · Serves 4
Base recipe: 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz penne
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 4 oz fresh spinach
How to make it
- Boil penne until tender according to its package; drain.
- Meanwhile, soften onion and garlic in oil over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, herbs, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, paste, and water.
- Reduce heat. Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then Parmesan. Fold in spinach until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with pasta.
Make it your own
Keep pepper flakes at the table if your family prefers less heat.
Method summarized by Bambino from the credited source. Not kitchen-tested by Bambino.
Source: Budget Bytes
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