Description
A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta (any shape)
- Fresh spinach
- Tomatoes (fresh, canned, or cherry)
- Cream (heavy or half-and-half)
- Garlic (fresh or dried)
- Herbs (fresh basil or parsley, dried as alternative)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or pot over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil, sautéing minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and let them cook down until softened and releasing juices.
- Stir in the spinach and let it wilt for a few minutes, then pour in the cream and mix well.
- Add the pasta, along with enough water or broth to cover it, and let it simmer until al dente.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding extra cream or pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs before serving hot.
Notes
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan, garlic bread, and a crisp green salad; pairs well with white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetarian, quick meal, comfort food, one-pot recipe