Description
Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines the freshness of cherry tomatoes and spinach with a rich, creamy sauce. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. With its hearty pasta and nutritious ingredients, this meal is not only satisfying but visually appealing as well. Enjoy serving it with grilled chicken or fresh herbs for an added touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short cut pasta (like mini penne)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add mini penne, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, minced garlic, and salt; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add spinach: Incorporate fresh spinach into the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Create the sauce: Pour in milk and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with the sauce in the skillet.
- Serve: Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg